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September 2, 2010

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

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June 16, 2010

Hate Your Dentures?

Perhaps you have heard or seen the Staten Island dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Most Staten Island dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration?

Let’s look at the facts about dental implant anchored dentures in Staten Island:

Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to 95 percent of normal chewing function. How important is chewing? Can you chew easily with your current full or partial denture? Can you bite apples? When was the last time you ate a raw carrot?

Fit: Implant anchored dentures stay in place. An implant denture doesn’t slide around in your mouth and cause sores. Manhattan implant denture wearers who exercise regularly especially appreciate this benefit.

Appearance: How does your smile look? Can you smile confidently? How many Bayonne denture wearers love their smile? Implant anchored dentures look like natural teeth. They don’t move when you smile, eat, talk, bike, swim, dance, golf, ski; you get the idea.

Bone health: When teeth are extracted, bone recession can occur over time (in fact, this happens in almost every case). Because a titanium implant is an artificial ‘tooth root’ inserted into your jaw bone, your bone has a better chance of staying healthy. If there are no other adverse conditions present, your jaw bone should remain strong and dense, just as if the original tooth root were there.

If you hate your dentures and live in Manhattan or Bayonne, why don’t you come in for a consultation about dental implants and mini-implants? We can discuss all the particulars including procedure specifics, healing time and dental implant cost. Then you can decide for yourself if Implant dentures will, as promised, change your life.

Here is our contact information:

Dr. Fred Hecht D.M.D
Staten Island Dental Care
1520 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10314
http://www.AfraidOfTheDentist.com
(347) 695-4370

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March 25, 2010

Staten Island Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants and Dental Bridges

When my Staten Island clients ask me about tooth restoration, I usually tell

them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth.

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested procedure at my Staten Island dental practice. Patients have expressed concern about tooth replacement for many years. Most of my questions have to do with the strength of the tooth replacement, and durability.

Dental implants are also popular concern for my tooth replacement patients. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.

After it has bonded with the bone (it usually takes three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached. The entire process takes several months, but consistently yields terrific results for tooth restoration patients. My New York cosmetic dentistry patients appreciate the fact that I stay up to date on the latest advancements in tooth replacement procedures.

Both smile restoration options preserve or restore facial contour and allow you to talk and eat normally. Tooth replacements prevent adjoining teeth from gradually shifting and can help correct bite problems, too. Tooth implants and dental bridges can replace one or more missing teeth. Many dental patients have been treated successfully with these tooth restoration alternatives.

Call Staten Island Dental Care and ask for Dr. Fred Hecht, DMD to schedule an evaluation for New York tooth restoration. You can schedule your tooth restoration by calling us at (718) 761-5757.

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March 13, 2010

Bright and Healthy Smiles

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy

smiles are more attractive. Everybody in New York likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. Fred Hecht, and I am a Dentist serving the Staten Island community with dental services including cosmetic dentistry. We call our practice ‘Staten Island Dental Care”.

If you are looking for a dentist, please contact us. I am currently accepting new dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our New York dentistry services including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and porcelain veneers; just three of the many dental services we provide at Staten Island Dental Care.

Give me a call today, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

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February 28, 2010

Local Dentistry

Fred Hecht DMD specializes in local dentistry to provide that special dental care

to our Staten Island, NY dental patients.

Our most popular local dentistry procedure is cosmetic dentistry, however we also perform sedation dentistry.

You can contact Fred Hecht DMD about cosmetic dentistry or sedation dentistry, or any other local dentistry service by calling us at (718) 761-5757.

If you live in the 10314 zip code area, and are looking for a ‘home town dentist’ who provides dentistry to the Staten Island, NY area, click on any of the links on this page, give us a call at (718) 761-5757, or stop by and visit. You can find us at 1520 Richmond Ave., in Staten Island, NY.

We’re your lifelong dental health partner

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February 19, 2010

Staten Island Cosmetic Dentistry at Fred Hecht DMD

Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you try, the unsightly one is impossible to ignore.

A beautiful smile is an important component of your overall appearance. Unattractive teeth draw the eye away from other pleasing features such as thick shiny hair, gorgeous eyes or a peaches and cream complexion.

Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dental procedures to restore or repair one or more teeth. At Staten Island Dental Care, we can complete most of them in one short visit. Think about it; you could achieve a stunning smile in less than an afternoon!

Veneers, Bonding and Cosmetic Implant Dentistry
Dental bonding is an affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure available in Staten Island at Fred Hecht DMD. We use dental bonding in a variety of applications. In addition to repairing damage, dental bonding can close gaps between teeth. Porcelain veneers are another minimally invasive cosmetic fix. Like cosmetic dental bonding, veneers correct chips, cracks and improve tooth shape.

What if your problem is not an unattractive tooth but a missing tooth? Don’t despair, a beautiful smile is still possible with dental implants.

For more information about veneers, bonding, implants and other cosmetic denistry procedures, call Fred Hecht DMD at (718) 761-5757. We are conveniently located at 1520 Richmond Ave., in Staten Island, NY. We look forward to showing you cosmetic dentistry ‘before after’ pictures.

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January 28, 2010

Common Myths about Staten Island Family Cosmetic Dentistry

Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile

Many so-called Staten Island cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Dental procedures such as tooth replacement are smile-enhancing and, more importantly, prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking.

Myth #2: A Staten Island Dental Bridge is the Only Way to Replace a Missing Tooth

Dental bridges are an Staten Island dental cosmetic procedure that have been used for many years with success. However, dental implants are often a better choice for replacing one or more missing teeth. Dental implants have many advantages for dental patients. They feel like natural teeth, they are stronger, and they are easier to clean than dental bridges. New York tooth implants can also be used to anchor dentures or partial dentures.

Myth #3: At-Home Kits are as Effective for Staten Island Tooth Whitening Than a Professional Dental Solution

At Fred Hecht DDS, we offer our dental patients teeth whitening treatments that provide a much greater level of whiteness than at-home kits. At-home kits may remove surface stains, but they do not provide optimum results and can often lead to uneven coloring.

Myth #4: Dental Bonding is the Best Way to Fix a Chipped Tooth.

Dental bonding can restore the shape of a tooth, but may not be the best long-term solution. If you have a damaged tooth, you may be a good candidate for porcelain veneers. Call us at (718) 761-5757 to set up an appointment so we can determine the best solution for you.

Myth #5: Staten Island Braces are the Only Way to Straighten Teeth

Braces are often part of a transforming dental makeover for our teens and adults alike. However, if your teeth are only slightly crooked, porcelain veneers can reshape your teeth and dramatically improve your smile. And the best thing about veneers? They offer instant results!

Dr. Fred Hecht
patient comfort
Staten Island Dental Care
1520 Richmond Ave.
Staten Island, New York 10314
http://www.afraidofthedentist.com
(718) 761-5757

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January 20, 2010

How Dental Implants are Changing Dentures in Staten Island

If you are one of the many Staten Island denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth.

The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups can help you avoid the need for dentures later in your life, but other factors can make dental replacements an inevitability.

The good news? Modern dental implant technology is making dentures a thing of the past.

At Fred Hecht DDS we have information and expertise that can help bring hope to denture wearers through dental implant technology. There are a variety of effective denture/implant tooth configurations.

Call Fred Hecht DDS at (718) 761-5757 to book an implant over-denture consultation. We can help you understand your options and can recommend options.

If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again. How about a thick T-bone at your favorite New York steakhouse? In addition to being able to enjoy your meal, you will avoid the embarrassment of having your dentures rattle around in your mouth in public.

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Attention Staten Island denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants!

Come see us at Fred Hecht DDS at 1520 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314 for more information about dental implants.

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December 12, 2009

How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile

I’m Dr. Fred Hecht, DMD, a dental implant dentist in the 10314 area. In a recent post, I How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile in 94538 explained how traditional dental implants are used to dramatically improve the lives of my Staten Island denture and cosmetic dentistry clients. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called ‘immediate implants’.

Though they are not as well known as traditional tooth implants, mini implants are also being used successfully to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Tooth restoration clients and denture wearers benefit greatly from these slip free dental implants that are anchored securely in the jaw bone.

In some cases, a patient is unable to receive traditional full-size dental implants due to insufficient bone thickness. There are also mini implant patients who are not able to undergo dental implant surgery due to health issues. These Staten Island over-denture patients are often excellent candidates for the mini version.

The placement of toothpick-size mini dental implants can usually be done in one dental visit. The placement usually requires no incisions or stitches. Recovery time, if necessary, is usually very short. Most patients are able to eat dinner that evening.

Many New York aesthetic dentistry clients are happy to learn that mini implants are a lower cost dental implants option. Don’t let the word ‘mini’ fool you; Your smile can receive a maximum upgrade with mini dental implants.

Call Fred Hecht DMD at (718) 761-5757 to schedule a consultation.

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November 20, 2009

Multi-Procedure Dental Visits in Staten Island

If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider:

Cost
In the long run, it is less expensive to do it all at once. At Fred Hecht DMD in Staten Island, we are able to complete several procedures in one visit. We know that complete smile transformations are a significant investment for most New York residents. We would be happy to discuss affordable dentistry financing options. Call us at (718) 761-5757 to schedule a no-pressure consultation.

Time
With the latest materials and cosmetic dental techniques, healing times are shorter than ever before. However, some procedures such as bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, root canals, and dental implants often require a short healing period.

It is easier physically and psychologically to have the fewest possible visits to your Staten Island dentist. You should also consider how your dental visits and necessary healing periods will impact your employment and family life. You will have less down time if you receive several procedures at once.

Aesthetic Results
While we routinely achieve great outcomes when doing a smile makeover in steps, porcelain restorations are best fabricated in the same “batch” for the most precise color matching.

Sedation Dentistry

When you come in for a smile analysis, we can discuss oral sedation dentistry. Many New York cosmetic dental patients benefit from this safe and effective solution for pain and anxiety management. Conscious sedation is especially helpful for procedures such as multiple wisdom teeth extractions and dental implant placement.
Dr. Fred Hecht, DMD
1520 Richmond Ave.
Staten Island, New York
(718) 761-5757
http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/

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