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

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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.

Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile In Staten Island

Hi, I’m cosmetic dentist Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. If you are one of my existing patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by.

My comfortable team and I love taking care of our Staten Island area patients.

Today’s article is for Staten Island area people who are overdue for a general dentistry cleaning and exam.

During dental deep cleanings, our hygienists thoroughly remove the plaque and tartar above and below the gumline. By scaling and planing, they remove areas where bacteria can easily multiply. If you are due for a cleaning, call us today at (347) 695-4370 to schedule.

After your teeth have been cleaned, I perform a thorough examination. I check for overall tooth and gum health, the presence of cavities, gum pocket depth, bite issues, and signs of oral cancer.

Some Staten Island people mistakenly believe that they can skip family dentistry visits if they don’t notice anything out of the ordinary. This attitude is risky. Many dental problems advance silently. When the patient experiences pain, much damage has been done. Periodontal disease, especially, often progresses unnoticed.

If you don’t have dental insurance, ask us about dental financing options. It costs far less to prevent problems than to treat them after they have become severe.

If you perform regular auto maintenance, you understand the wisdom of prevention. Don’t you value your smile far more than your car? Call Staten Island Dental Care today to schedule preventative maintenance for your irreplaceable smile.

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

The Staten Island Dental Care Guide To Dental X-Rays

Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Staten Island general dentistry blog takes a look at dental x-rays.

Panoramic
If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your mouth. These pictures help your dentist see everything in one image: the complete upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit to Staten Island Dental Care. They are also very helpful for evaluating jaw injuries and seeing emerging teeth in children.

Bitewing
Bitewing x-rays help Dr. Hecht see what’s going on between teeth–something that is impossible with a visual exam. They also help your dentist evaluate the jaw bone.

Periapical
These are similar to bite wings but they can get a clearer picture of the tooth roots and bone. These are often used to help diagnose absences in the root canals of a tooth.

Full-Mouth Series
This is a combination of periapical and bitewing x-rays that gives a comprehensive picture of all the teeth and surrounding bone structure.

If you are a patient of Staten Island Dental Care and are worried about the safety of dental x-rays, we invite you to discuss your concerns with our comfortable staff. We can explain all the precautions that we take to reduce radiation exposure and answer any questions you may have.

If you are pregnant and need a dental x-ray at Staten Island Dental Care, it is important to let Frederick Hecht know this before x-rays are taken. X-rays are not necessarily dangerous for pregnant women, but they are often postponed until after delivery as a precaution. If you are pregnant but have a severe dental problem, call our office right away. We can be reached at (347) 695-4370.

We hope you have learned a little bit about dental x-rays, one of Frederick Hecht’s indispensable tools in providing unsurpassed dental care in Staten Island. Check back often for more information about cosmetic dentistry at Staten Island Dental Care.

Looking For A Dentist In Staten Island

Looking for a dentist in Staten Island is sometimes a simple matter of word of mouth. The most common way for people to find a dentist in a new area such as Staten Island is to ask a friend or neighbor. ‘Who is your dentist?’ is a common question. The answer is usually followed up with an explanation about whether or not your friend likes their dentist or not, and whether they would recommend their Staten Island dentist to a friend.

I am Dr. Frederick Hecht, and I am a cosmetic and general dentist serving the Staten Island community as a licensed DMD. We call our practice ‘Staten Island Dental Care’, and we welcome new patients from the Staten Island area.

If you are new to the Staten Island area and are looking for a family dentist, please come by my office in Staten Island. I will be happy to spend some time with you to get to know you, and to introduce you to our comfortable office staff.

I realize that most of our new patients will come to us by word-of-mouth referrals and our patient testimonials. It is our goal to deliver such a positive experience that you will be compelled to tell your friends about how happy you are with our cosmetic dental services.

I look forward to meeting you.

-Dr. Frederick Hecht, DMD

(347) 695-4370

I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Staten Island Dental Care

Hello friends of Staten Island Dental Care. Welcome to my Staten Island dentistry blog. This site is for my patients and anyone in the Staten Island area who doesn’t have a regular dentist.

I invite you to call (347) 695-4370 to schedule an evaluation.

I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, although I will certainly examine your teeth and gums thoroughly and advise you on any necessary preventative or restorative needs. I invite you to perform your own evaluation of me and my dental practice.

I encourage you to evaluate:

• My education, experience and cosmetic dental skill
• The variety of services we provide at Staten Island Dental Care
• My recommendations about your dental needs
• Before and after photos of my smile makeover patients
• My philosophy of preventative dentistry
• The length of the wait time for your appointment
• My office atmosphere and attentiveness of my professional dental team
• All the extras that make your dental visits pleasant and comfortable
• My ability to explain the technical details of procedures and characteristics of restorative materials
• The many services available at Staten Island Dental Care including general dentistry, smile makeovers, and sedation dentistry
• My Staten Island Dental Care website at http://www.AfraidOfTheDentist.com

Fair enough? I will evaluate your dental needs and you can evaluate everything about me and my practice. I am confident that you will like what you find.

Dr. Frederick Hecht
Staten Island Dental Care
1520 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York 10314

http://www.AfraidOfTheDentist.com

Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?

Are you a Staten Island adult who suffers with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose.

Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common Staten Island problem that often goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to fit slightly forward from the lower teeth. With a perfect bite, the molars fit together like precision gears.

Malocclusion can cause headaches, tooth loosening, tooth fracture, and in extreme cases, difficulty chewing, speaking or breathing.

Staten Island braces are an effective solution for most bite problems. Braces not only move teeth, they can also correct the position and function of the joints, muscles and bones in the jaw. In cases of extreme malocclusion, jaw surgery in Staten Island may be necessary.

Not all Staten Island family dentists treat bite problems. At Staten Island Dental Care we treat all types of malocclusion including overbite, underbite and crossbite. For an affordable Staten Island cosmetic dentistry consultation, call us at (347) 695-4370.

Staten Island Dental Care offers technologically-advanced dentistry in a friendly environment. We offer smile whitening, dental veneers, tooth-colored fillings and dental implants. To learn more about our dental philosophy and available procedures, see http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/about-us/.

Frederick Hecht is a proud member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Find A Dentist

There are a lot of places to look for a dentist, but its not always easy to find a dentist in Staten Island.

It used to be that in Staten Island you could find a dentist just by walking down to the corner of the street. Like many small towns, there would be a dentist on the corner of ‘north and main’, just up from the fire house, and across from the bakery.

Today, finding a dentist around Staten Island can take a little more time, and a little more effort. Our local Staten Island community is spread out a little more, and there is more than one option for finding a local dentist in Staten Island.

Let’s look at a few of the ways to find a local dentist in Staten Island:

The old timers among us still reach for the yellow pages when we look to find a dentist in our local Staten Island community. The yellow pages have been a standard for dentists since the beginning, and are a quick way to get a good list of local Staten Island dentists.

Studies are showing an ever increasing number of Staten Island consumers are turning to their Internet connection to find a dentist. To find a dentist online can mean more than just a name and a phone number; many dentists, like us, have additional information on their website that will help you gain a better understanding of their practice and the services they provide.

Many people find a dentist in the Staten Island community through printed mailers and flyers that come to your door. Staten Island dentists spend a lot of money on these types of flyers, which can often carry a discount opportunity or special promotion.

The most popular method used to find a local cosmetic dentist? …Word of mouth. Studies have shown that people in Staten Island are more willing to listen to a family member or close friend when it comes to finding a local Staten Island dentist.

We understand this last point, and make it our job to keep our patients happy, healthy, informed and comfortable during their visit to the dentist. We know if you leave happy, your friends and family in the Staten Island area will hear about us, too.

If you are looking for a dentist in Staten Island, please give us a call. You can reach us at (347) 695-4370.

If you know a friend who is trying to find a dentist in the Staten Island area, please pass our name along.  We offer sedation dentistry for fearful patients.

We look forward to seeing you both!

General Dentistry

What is ‘ General Dentistry ‘? Here are a couple definitions, found from around the web:

The World Health Organization defines General Dentistry as “the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, jaws and mouth”.

According to Wikipedia :

A dentist is a healthcare professional qualified to practice dentistry after graduating with a degree of either Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent), Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Chirurgiae (BDS) or (BChD) or equivalent.

In most western countries, to become a qualified dentist one must usually complete at least 4 years of postgraduate study. Generally, 2 years of clinical experience working with patients in an educational setting are required.

If you have a need for General Dentistry in the Staten Island area, please give our practice a call. We are Staten Island Dental Care, and our general dentistry office is located at:

1520 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10314

Dr. Fred Hecht is a general dentist in the city of Staten Island. We provide general dentistry services to the greater Staten Island area, which includes general dentistry services for anyone in the cities of Brooklyn, Manhattan or Bayonne.

Give us a call at (347) 695-4370 to schedule a general dentistry appointment in Staten Island, or to ask questions about general dentistry.

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