August 4, 2010

Ask A Dentist About Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry has really taken off lately, and many of our Staten Island, NY dentistry customers are asking us how cosmetic dentistry might work for them. When you ask a dentist about cosmetic dentistry, you’ll get good advice because your Staten Island cosmetic dentist dentist is here to help, experienced, and familiar with the pros and cons of cosmetic dentistry.

If you live in the Staten Island, NY area and have questions about cosmetic dentistry, please give me a call. My name is Dr. Frederick Hecht, and my Staten Island Dental Care practice provides general, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry services.

We will be happy to review your dental history, answer your questions, and help you determine if cosmetic dentistry can provide the results you want.

Along with an understanding of cosmetic dentistry, Staten Island Dental Care can help you with a host of dental services related to cosmetic dentistry. We can answer questions about dental implants, teeth whitening, sedation dentistry, and many more services  in addition to answering your questions about cosmetic dentistry.

Our Plymouth office is located at 2720 Annapolis Circle N., Plymouth MN in Plymouth, Minnesota. Give us a call or stop by and meet our friendly and advanced staff.

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July 21, 2010

Why Aren’t You Smiling?

Staten Island Dentistry Hello, I’m Dentist Dr. Frederick Hecht. My dental practice is called Staten Island Dental Care. We are located at 1520 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314.

You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the Staten Island area. Whether I am working with a dental patient, having dinner at a restaurant, or attending a Staten Island sporting event, I notice whether the people around me smile. Whenever I encounter someone with obvious tooth problems, I want to tell them about the procedures that can completely transform their frown into a healthy and beautiful smile.

Are you one of those people who don’t want to show their teeth? I would love to talk to you about a smile makeover. Whatever your excuse is for not seeking dental treatment, I can discuss all of your concerns with you during a free consultation.

Perhaps you are afraid of dental work. Have you ever considered oral conscious sedation? With sedation dentistry, even extensive treatment is virtually pain free. Sedation will calm your mind as well as the nerves in your mouth.

Perhaps the cost of Staten Island cosmetic dentistry is holding you back. My very comfortable and friendly staff will be happy to talk to you about financing plans. It is important to remember that if your teeth are decayed, postponing treatment will cost more money in the long run. Filling a cavity is far more affordable dentistry than a root canal procedure or, in the case of extracted teeth, dental implants.

You can contact my office online at http://www.afraidofthedentist.com. My Staten Island dental website contains information about all the general, restorative and aesthetic services we provide.

I can transform your smile into one that you will want to show all the time!

Dr. Frederick Hecht

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July 14, 2010

Let’s Talk About Your Smile

Let’s Talk About Your Smile I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. My office is located at 1520 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, New York 10314 . One of the best things about being a New York area dentist is interacting with my patients. During initial dental consultations, I listen carefully to my patient’s short and long term dental goals.

I enjoy discussing options and developing effective treatment plans tailored specifically to each person. Some of my clients desire a total smile makeover. I explain in detail the treatments available including teeth whitening, dental veneers, orthodontia, crown restoration, and dental implants.

If a client is nervous about undergoing treatment, we discuss oral conscious sedation. Oral conscious sedation, sometimes called oral sedation dentistry, is a great option for anxious patients. Dental visits do not have to be painful!

After the treatment has been completed, it is very gratifying for me to see my patient’s reaction to their new smile.

I never get tired of creating dramatic smile transformations for the best clients in New York!

If you have been considering a smile makeover, let’s talk about your smile. Call Staten Island Dental Care to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation.

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June 29, 2010

Affordable Staten Island Cosmetic Dentistry

Affordable San Diego Cosmetic DentistryWill your New York dental insurance cover Staten Island cosmetic dental procedures? Many Staten Island dentistry clients assume their dental insurance won’t cover any cosmetic dental procedures. This is probably true for tooth whitening or first time dental bonding. However, many New York dental insurance plans and dental supplemental plans cover orthodontia and any treatment needed to repair damage from an injury. Medical insurance and worker’s compensation plans may also cover injury treatment.

Some New York dental insurance plans cover replacement dental veneers in certain circumstances. Check with your carrier for benefit specifics if you need replacement veneers due to deterioration. We can then discuss dental treatment options such as replacement veneers or porcelain crowns. When the work is completed, we may be able to help you submit your dental claim form if your plan requires one.

If you are in need of any kind of dental treatment; from a cleaning to major restorative work, come in to Staten Island Dental care on 1520 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314. You can meet our very comfortable and friendly team, undergo a thorough evaluation and discuss financing options. Even if you do not have New York dental insurance, let’s talk. Top quality Staten Island dental treatment is a wise investment and may be more affordable than you think.

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June 22, 2010

Periodontal Disease in New York

Periodontal Disease in New York Periodontal disease in New York is more common than you might think, and can be cured with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity.

What is periodontal disease? According to this article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’

Periodontal disease, more commonly called ‘gum disease‘, is an inflammation or infection of the gums. Periodontal disease can be very painful in some extreme conditions, and can limit your ability to eat normally. In some cases, periodontal disease can affect your smile, and can create cosmetic concerns.

If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause irreversible damage. When caught early and treated, periodontal disease can be little more than an inconvenience. However the best policy is to practice good dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay.

One of the best ways to avoid periodontal disease is to get a regular dental check up at your local Staten Island dentist.

Give us a call at (347) 695-4370 to schedule your next dental checkup; we look forward to seeing you.

— Dr. Frederick Hecht

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June 16, 2010

Hate Your Dentures?

Willowbrook Dentistry Implant 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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June 3, 2010

Give Me Some Air

Air Abrasion Dentists How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had undergone drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint.

Though advanced dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the sound of a dental drill can make many Staten Island patient’s hearts pound. However, there is another way your Manhattan cosmetic dentist can remove decay. This technique is known as air abrasion or drill-less dentistry. An air abrasion instrument removes material by spraying tiny aluminum oxide particles onto the tooth. The particles work like a sandblaster spraying away the affected tooth structure.

The many advantages of air abrasion make it a popular procedure for Bayonne family dentists. Because air abrasion is usually pain free, the need for anesthesia is reduced. The air abrasion instrument does not create vibrations or pressure. Willowbrook cosmetic dentistry patients appreciate the fact that air abrasion instruments don’t produce that whiny drill sound that rings in your ears and makes your palms sweat. Because of this, air abrasion can be a less-frightening option for young Brooklyn dentistry patients. Air abrasion is often quicker and more precise than traditional drilling, leaving more of the healthy tooth intact.

aAt Staten Island Dental Care, we provide anxiety-free dentistry. If you would like to learn more about air abrasion, dentistry sedation or tooth implant cost, call us at (718) 761-5757. We are located at 1520 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The comfortable staff at Staten Island Dental Care is dedicated to your comfort and satisfaction.

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May 17, 2010

Celebrity Smiles in Staten Island

Veneers in San Diego

How do celebrities obtain brilliant white smiles always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous people holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some probably do, but many actors and fashion models with dazzling white smiles are smokers.

Very few people (famous and non-famous alike) with perfect teeth were born with them. (…Sure, no one is born with teeth, but you know what I mean.) Celebrities have perfect smiles because they have undergone cosmetic dentistry.

Guess what? You can also have a smile like a supermodel or television news anchor because Dr. Hecht at Staten Island Dental Care has as much experience and training in advanced cosmetic dentistry as any Hollywood cosmetic dentist.

Dr. Hecht has been providing smile makeovers for Staten Island and New York dental clients for more than 20 years. Tooth whitening is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure in Staten Island. Tooth bleaching quickly perks up your teeth and makes you feel like smiling all the time!

Porcelain veneers are used often in Staten Island cosmetic dental offices because they correct myriad problems. Veneers remedy misshapen teeth, cracks and chips, and discolored teeth. Teeth that have been worn down extensively can also be repaired with veneers. Preparing a tooth for a porcelain veneer is minimally invasive. The latest veneers do not require the removal of healthy enamel. Another plus: veneers are usually less expensive than complete crowns!

Tooth bleaching and veneers are just two of the many cosmetic dental procedures performed at Staten Island Dental Care. Schedule a Staten Island cosmetic dental consultation today by calling (718) 761-5757. At our office, you will always receive VIP treatment, without the annoying paparazzi!

We look forward to helping you achieve a celebrity smile.

(Note that the celebrities pictured above are not affiliated with our site; they just have great smiles!)

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May 4, 2010

New York porcelain veneers and dental crowns

I’m Dr. Fred Hecht, and my practice is called Staten Island Dental Care.

We perform cosmetic dentistry procedures including  porcelain veneers and dental crowns in Staten Island, New York.

Porcelain veneers and dental crowns are some of our most popular and requested dental procedures. We specialize in many other dental procedures, as well. If you are looking for a local New York dental practice that specializes in porcelain veneers and dental crowns, I encourage you to visit Staten Island Dental Care.

Our staff is very comfortable and friendly, and ready to help you better understand your options with porcelain veneers and dental crowns.

Staten Island Dental Care provides dental procedures in Staten Island, New York.

You can find us at 1520 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314. Or on the web at http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/

Or just give us a call at (718) 761-5757.

I look forward to seeing you.

-Dr. Hecht

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April 22, 2010

Love Your Smile in Staten Island

Love Your Smile in Staten Island There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth.

This is a great time for Staten Island men, women and teens to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Staten Island Dental Care.  With a deep cleaning followed by teeth bleaching, your teeth will feel as good as they look.

If you have an important upcoming event such as a Brooklyn wedding, Manhattan party or formal family portrait sitting, a smile makeover will give you extra confidence as you pose for photos (even close-ups).

Staten Island teeth bleaching can whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. At our cosmetic dentistry practice, we don’t use a conventional shade chart for our whitening clients anymore. You have probably seen the porcelain tabs in graduated shades that Staten Island tooth whitening dentists use to determine appropriate, yet natural looking, shades for tooth restorations. We now use a shade guide with levels significantly whiter than the guides we have used in the past. Tooth whitening is not a gimmick; it is safe and incredibly effective. Tooth bleaching clients can maintain a white shade that equals the brightness of the ‘tooth’ models you see in dental marketing.

Tooth whitening following twice-yearly cleanings is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure. Tooth bleaching in Staten Island is comparable to the cost of a professional hair weaving and cut, but when you consider the transformation; there is no comparison! Flash your gorgeous, sparkling smile, and no one will even notice your hair.

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