Staten Island Dental Care In Staten Island Is Accepting New Patients

Hello, I am Dr. Frederick Hecht.

Whether you are a local Staten Island general dentistry patient, or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog.

My dental practice is called Staten Island Dental Care and is located at 1520 Richmond Ave in Staten Island. I have been practicing dentistry since 1976. Since opening my Staten Island general and cosmetic dental practice, I have seen a lot of changes in dental techniques and tooth restoration materials, however, my commitment to the highest quality of care and personal attention to my patients has not changed.

At Staten Island Dental Care, my comfortable staff and I provide a full menu of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental services. If you are looking for a gentle kid-friendly family dentist or a smile design specialist, I invite you to schedule a consultation. We work hard to make each visit as quick and pleasant as possible.

Some of the services we offer are sedation dentistry, restorative dentistry, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers, safe tooth whitening, and emergency dental care. Ask us about sealants, dental implants and complete smile makeovers. You can find more information about our services at http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/patient-services/.

If you have dental insurance, call my office to see if we are contracted with your provider. If you don’t have dental insurance, call us at (347) 695-4370 for information on our rates and smile makeover financing options. Budgeting for regular cleanings and checkups can ensure a healthy and beautiful smile for life.

What could be a better investment?

Staten Island Dental Care
1520 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York 10314
http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/

If Your Gums Are Swollen And Sore, Call Staten Island Dental Care

If you are a worried Staten Island resident experiencing inflamed gums or a toothache, you’re are not alone.

About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40. Don’t ignore these symptoms, call Staten Island Dental Care today at (347) 695-4370 for immediate treatment.

At Staten Island Dental Care we take gum disease, sometimes called gingivitis, seriously because left untreated it can lead to loss of bone and tissue that support the teeth.

Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. You will know you have it if your gums bleed easily and look red and swollen. If this condition is not reversed it can lead to periodontitis. With this condition your gums become loose and separate from the teeth forming cavities that can become infected. This can spread to the bone supporting the tooth. If this is damaged, the tooth can be lost. (If you have already lost a tooth to gum disease, ask us about dental implants.)

At Staten Island Dental Care we recommend daily brushing and flossing and regular dental cleanings to help combat gingivitis. Our team has been treating gum disease and other dental problems for Staten Island residents since 1976.

If you want your teeth to feel fresh and bright, come in for a cleaning and check-up. Don’t become a statistic, prevent periodontal disease by treating your teeth and gums with the TLC they deserve. (After all, they work pretty hard for you day in and day out.)

My name is Dr. Frederick Hecht and my staff and I at Staten Island Dental Care offer quality general and cosmetic dental services including sedation dentistry, root canals, porcelain veneers and crowns.

Take care of your beautiful smile by calling Staten Island Dental Care today. 

Dr. Frederick Hecht
Staten Island Dental Care
1520 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York 10314
(347) 695-4370
http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/pages/about.htm

Comfortable Care For the High Fear Patient

Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island Cares For Teeth

Dentists in Staten Island are concerned with your oral health and thus care about the condition of your mouth and all of your many teeth. At Staten Island Dental Care we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Teeth are an important part of your oral health and Staten Island Dental Care located in Staten Island wants to help keep your mouth and teeth healthy.

We humans have two sets of teeth in our lifetime. The first set are your ‘primary teeth’, which many folks around Staten Island often call ‘baby teeth’. Baby teeth typically start to come in at about 6 months old. An average healthy mouth for a Staten Island resident has a total of 20 primary teeth by about age 5.

Your primary teeth will eventually fall out and new teeth known as ‘permanent teeth’ will grow in. Permanent teeth typically begin to come in around age 6 for most Staten Island residents, but every person is unique and it could be a little earlier or later. By about age 13 an average healthy mouth should have 28 of the total 32 permanent teeth. The last four permanent teeth may or may not come, but typically come in between the ages of 17 and 21 if they do. Because of the late age that these last teeth come in they are commonly called ‘wisdom teeth’.

Many adults in the city of Staten Island have their wisdom teeth pulled out because these teeth can be problematic to your oral health, such as crowding a mouth. Other adults in the Staten Island area may not have these teeth pulled out because they are not causing problems. If you are concerned about the state of your wisdom teeth you can visit our local Staten Island family dentistry office and we can help you make a decision.

Caring for all of your teeth whether you are young and have 20 primary teeth or are an adult and have 28 to 32 permanent teeth is important for your overall health. Visiting your Staten Island general dentist regularly, and brushing and flossing daily are great ways to care for your many teeth. Staten Island Dental Care located in Staten Island, cares about you oral health and teeth and can be reached by phone at (347) 695-4370.

Advanced Dentistry in Staten Island

The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited a Staten Island dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Staten Island dentistry patients welcome conscious sedation to reduce or eliminate pain.

What may not be as obvious are the advances in techniques, tools and materials. Top Staten Island dentists now use digital computer imaging which is safer than traditional x-rays. Dental technicians can store, retrieve and transmit digital images much easier than was possible with traditional x-ray film.

The use of lasers has also changed the face of cosmetic dentistry. Laser surgery requires less anesthesia, minimizes swelling, and protects surrounding tissue. Staten Island family dentists use lasers for detecting and treating cavities and dental technicians use them for the curing of restorative materials.

Another exciting development in cosmetic dentistry is the CAD-CAM technology that allows Staten Island cosmetic dentists to perform restorations in a single visit. The types of procedures that can be completed in one visit include dental crowns, fillings, inlays, onlays and veneers.

If you need a thorough exam or want to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, call Staten Island Dental Care at (347) 695-4370 to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, you can see before and after photos of some of our smile makeover clients. We would love to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, and we have the tools, experience and technology to make that happen.

-Dr. Fredrick S. Hecht

Staten Island Dental Care Cosmetic Dentistry For Drop Dead Gorgeous Smiles

Hello, I’m Dr. Fred Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. At our cosmetic dentistry practice, we expertly provide all of the advanced general and cosmetic dental procedures available including teeth whitening, clear braces, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, gum contouring, and crown lengthening.

We also fill cavities with tooth-colored fillings that blend perfectly with your natural teeth. In addition, our hygienists perform the most thorough deep cleanings in Staten Island for our general dentistry clients whose healthy smiles need nothing else.

If your smile needs a lot more than a deep cleaning, let’s talk about cosmetic dentistry. There have never been so many ways to create the smile you deserve.

Having a drop-dead gorgeous smile is not just about attractiveness. It’s about oral health and its connection to overall physical health. It’s about self-esteem and self-respect. It’s about being comfortable with your age and stage of life. It’s about presenting yourself polished and professionally in your Staten Island career, among your family members, and with your friends and colleagues.

A smile makeover brings out your very best!

What could a smile makeover do for you? Let’s talk about it. Call (347) 695-4370 today to book a friendly and informative consultation at our beautiful and comfortable Staten Island cosmetic dentistry practice, Staten Island Dental Care.