Prevention-Oriented Dentistry

Do you want your children to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Staten Island people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection.

At Staten Island Dental Care, specializing in cosmetic and sedation dentistry, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care.

Your first step toward dental health begins with a prevention consultation with Dentist Dr. Frederick Hecht.

Dental patients of all ages need to start with an exam to determine their current status. Your dental condition is influenced by your dietary habits, previous dental work, physical health, medications, lifestyle and family history. After a comprehensive analysis, Dr. Frederick Hecht can establish a decay prevention plan just for you.

A prevention plan is a multi-faceted approach designed to maintain optimum dental health. It involves affordable preventative services at Staten Island Dental Care. Twice-yearly exams reveal early problems before they progress. Deep cleanings prevent a multitude of serious dental issues for our patients who faithfully keep their regular cleaning appointments.

Oral health cannot be maintained solely in our office. Daily brushing and flossing is essential. A healthy diet is necessary and will deliver benefits to your whole body – not just your teeth.

For those who fear dentistry, at Staten Island Dental Care, we offer sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry for anxious patients.

If you suspect you have a cavity or gum disease, call us at (347) 695-4370 before it gets worse. We can successfully treat your current problems and restore your dental health. In addition, we will set you on the path toward a healthier future.  You may even want to brighten your smile even more with one of our teeth whitening options.  We treat patients in the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bayonne areas.

-Comfortable Care For the High Fear Patient

Seeking A Relationship In Staten Island?

Are you one of the many Staten Island singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship with your Staten Island dentist. (…I admit my obvious bias.)

Why did you stop going to your last dentist? Did he/she cause you fear, guilt and pain? Perhaps you quit seeing your dentist because it was a love-hate relationship – you hated going and he/she loved making you wait. Was your previous cosmetic dentist insensitive to your concerns? Was he/she a poor communicator? Perhaps you have simply moved into the Staten Island area and need a new provider.

I am Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island. I understand that many patients are nervous (okay – downright terrified) about dental visits. I also realize that no client wants to be given a shameful lecture about their oral health.

Though I have years of experience and extensive training on all the latest cosmetic dental procedures such as porcelain veneers and dental implants, there are some things that can’t be learned in dental school such as how to build trusting relationships with your patients and how to create a relaxed atmosphere in your dental practice. I understand that Staten Island dental clients can feel very vulnerable as they lie in the chair with their mouth open. My staff and I maintain a friendly environment in our pleasant office. We manage our practice carefully to minimize waiting and provide ample time for each valued patient.

Effective communication is a priority. I make sure my Staten Island dentistry patients understand their cosmetic and restorative dentistry options and answer all their questions before we develop a treatment plan.

If you are currently seeking a considerate, experienced, and sensitive Staten Island dentist, I look forward to meeting you. My phone number is (347) 695-4370. You can learn more about me at http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/about-us/

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Live Better With Dental Implants in Staten Island

Ill-fitting dentures cause more problems for denture wearers in than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking.

Unfortunately, many frustrated denture wearers have quit dining in restaurants or engaging in social activities because they are afraid their dentures will slip.  If this is the case, it is time to see your dentist.

Dental Implants at Staten Island Dental Care  in Staten Island are allowing former denture patients to re-engage in life.

Consider the advantages of implant anchored dentures:

• They are stable because the implant is anchored in the bone.
• Your denture is fixed, it will not move around in your mouth.
• They prevent bone loss that typically occurs when teeth are removed.
• They eliminate the necessity of regular denture relines.
• They do not irritate gums.
• No denture adhesive is required.

Our dental implant bone clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.

Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence?

If you want more information about dental implants, call (718)502-8153 to schedule an implant tooth consultation with the Staten Island family dentistry practice Staten Island Dental Care.  Staten Island Dental Care is located at 1520 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island, New York.  We have been providing cosmetic dentistry to patients for over 20 years.

Enhancing Lives & Smiles