What a Beautiful New York Smile Says About You

It’s not just about looks. According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. (See http://www.aacd.com for complete survey results.)

Our smile makeover patients who have undergone restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Staten Island Dental Care have experienced this phenomenon firsthand. They have expressed that they not only feel great about their looks, they are more confident in professional and social situations. Another benefit: they also feel more appealing to the opposite gender.

I’m Dr. Fred Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. I get great satisfaction in using my years of specialized experience to provide premium  cosmetic dentistry for my patients. I am passionate about developing a custom treatment plan for each Staten Island dental client. Some of my patients had lived with misaligned or crooked teeth for years. Others had been self-conscious about missing or stained teeth.

There has never been a better time to upgrade your smile. There are solutions for every kind of dental problem. If you are not familiar with the latest teeth whitening, crown restoration and tooth replacement procedures, it is time to find out. Call (718) 761-5757 to schedule a consultation. Come in to our office on 1520 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY  10314 and see photos of our happy dental makeover clients who are enjoying their beautiful smiles every day!

Fred Hecht DDS
1520 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314

Give us a call at (718) 761-5757 or find us on the Web at: http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/

Dental Crowns at Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island

Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums (Oral sedation, anyone?).

Porcelain crowns were first used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Today, crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.

The most common types of crowns are:

• All-porcelain (ceramic)
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal
• Gold

The material used is determined by several factors. If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Dentist Dr. Fred Hecht at (718) 761-5757. Staten Island Dental Care is located at 1520 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. We have been serving clients in the Willowbrook area since 1976. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.