Your New York Dentist And Cleaning Your Teeth
New York is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local Staten Island community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful Staten Island smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local dentist in Staten Island is a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits.
Our Staten Island dental hygienist helps you keep your teeth clean by assessing the condition of your teeth, and recommending improvements to your daily teeth cleaning habits. Our Staten Island oral hygienist can also professionally clean and polish your teeth at your regular Staten Island dental check up. You should schedule a regular dental check up every six months to prevent gum disease.
I work at Staten Island Dental Care located in the state of New York. We specialize in sedation dentistry in the Staten Island New York community, including the surrounding areas of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Cleaning your teeth in New York is the simple task of removing plaque (a sticky deposit that gets left on teeth in which bacteria thrives) and tartar (a calcium deposit that forms on teeth and aids in tooth decay). This is done by brushing regularly with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Brushing and flossing at least twice each day can keep plaque and tartar from building up on your teeth and results in cleaner, healthier teeth. A regular visit to your local Staten Island dental hygienist will help you stay on top of problems that can go unseen.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visiting your local Staten Island, New York dentist at least once every 6 months for a regular dental check up and teeth cleaning. These regular visits to your Staten Island dentist potentially prevent the undetected development of problems that can occur from neglecting to clean your teeth.
To keep that beautiful Staten Island, New York smile in good shape, come in for a dental check up and teeth cleaning.
Call Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island New York to make an appointment. You can reach us right now at (347) 695-4370.
Dr. Fredrick S. Hecht
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because is difficult to reach them with a tooth brush and the surfaces contain pits and grooves that easily trap bacteria. It is hard for many adults to clean their back molars and almost impossible for our young Staten Island children.
Dental sealants fill in the pits and grooves on the rear molars to create a smooth surface. Staten Island family dentists most often recommend sealants for children’s permanent back teeth, though sometimes they are used for adults, too.
Staten Island parents may not realize how quickly a cavity can form in a young child’s mouth. Many Staten Island area kids that we see develop cavities even before they start kindergarten! It is vital that our local parents start regular dental visits early. The American Dental Association advises that a child’s initial dental exam take place soon after the first tooth erupts, but no later than the toddler’s first birthday.
Dental sealants protect teeth that have no decay (primary prevention) and also prevent further decay progression in teeth that show very early signs of disease (secondary prevention).
At Staten Island Dental Care, we take special care of our Staten Island pediatric dental clients. We want each child’s dental visits to be pleasant and painless so they will never develop a fear of the dentist. We advise parents on the specific dental issues associated with each stage of childhood. Ask us about fluoride, sports mouthguards, and orthodontic treatment.
I am Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. I don’t believe that childhood cavities are unavoidable. Call my office at (347) 695-4370 to schedule a Staten Island pediatric dental exam. We offer dental sedation for anxious or nervous patients.
I provide comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry for Staten Island people of all ages. My office is located at 1520 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. You can learn more about my practice at http://www.afraidofthedentist.com/about-us/.
Top Reasons To Visit Your Staten Island Dentist
Top Ten Reasons To Visit Your Local Staten Island General Dentist:
- Check Up; it’s time, and this is the best way to avoid dental problems.
- Clean Up; our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super clean smile.
- Brush Up; if it has been a while since your last dental visit, it’s probably time to come in to learn about the new options we have for dental care.
- Avoid pain; if you have dental pain and have been putting off a trip to the dentist, come in now. We specialize in relieving dental pain. We also offer oral sedation for anxious patients.
- Fillings; we can find and fill all your dental cavities in almost no time at all. This will help you avoid more painful problems down the road, and helps ease some of those sensitivities to hot and cold.
- Avoid gum disease; we can assess the health of your gums and suggest treatments or practices that are available to help you improve the health of your gums.
- Ready for a whiter smile? We can help. We have tooth whitening options available that will brighten your smile and make your teeth whiter.
- Tooth replacement; If you are missing a tooth, we can help restore your smile with the latest in tooth replacement technology.
- Cosmetic dentistry is something everyone is considering to make improvements to their smile. We can help you assess the options and learn more about the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry.
- Confidence: Nothing brings you more confidence than when you know you have a bright and beautifully healthy smile.
I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht, and I am a Dentist in the Staten Island, New York community. If you are ready for professional dentistry, please give our office a call.
Give us a call at (347) 695-4370, or visit us on our website at http://www.AfraidOfTheDentist.com
I am a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. http://www.aacd.com/public1/
Prevention-Oriented Dentistry
Do you want your children to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Staten Island people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection.
At Staten Island Dental Care, specializing in cosmetic and sedation dentistry, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care.
Your first step toward dental health begins with a prevention consultation with Dentist Dr. Frederick Hecht.
Dental patients of all ages need to start with an exam to determine their current status. Your dental condition is influenced by your dietary habits, previous dental work, physical health, medications, lifestyle and family history. After a comprehensive analysis, Dr. Frederick Hecht can establish a decay prevention plan just for you.
A prevention plan is a multi-faceted approach designed to maintain optimum dental health. It involves affordable preventative services at Staten Island Dental Care. Twice-yearly exams reveal early problems before they progress. Deep cleanings prevent a multitude of serious dental issues for our patients who faithfully keep their regular cleaning appointments.
Oral health cannot be maintained solely in our office. Daily brushing and flossing is essential. A healthy diet is necessary and will deliver benefits to your whole body – not just your teeth.
For those who fear dentistry, at Staten Island Dental Care, we offer sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry for anxious patients.
If you suspect you have a cavity or gum disease, call us at (347) 695-4370 before it gets worse. We can successfully treat your current problems and restore your dental health. In addition, we will set you on the path toward a healthier future. You may even want to brighten your smile even more with one of our teeth whitening options. We treat patients in the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bayonne areas.
-Comfortable Care For the High Fear Patient
Tooth Ache Pain The Size of Staten Island
Patients often come into our Staten Island New York dental practice and complain about ‘a toothache the size of Staten Island’. I understand this kind of pain, and realize that when you describe it like that, it really hurts. I can help.
Tooth ache pain for anyone in Staten Island can be unbearable. At the very least, toothache pain can cause you to avoid eating certain foods, certain temperatures, and even talking. Severe toothache pain can be downright debilitating, forcing patients to go to extreme measures to alleviate the pain.
Around Staten Island, the most common causes of a tooth ache include tooth infection, decay, injury, and loss of a tooth. Tooth pain can also occur after a tooth has been extracted, or after an oral surgery involving anything from a tooth or your jawbone.
I can help you better understand the source of your tooth ache pain, and in most cases can provide a nearly immediate remedy. In severe cases, we are equipped to council you on a variety of resolutions.
Of course, the best way to avoid tooth ache pain is to visit your Staten Island dentist often, and to care properly for your teeth including the regular regimen of brushing and flossing.
If you are experiencing tooth ache pain, and just can’t stand it any more, please give me a call; I am standing by to help.
(347)695-4370
Give Me Some Air
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.
Dental Check Up
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people in the Staten Island area between the ages of 18 and 85 need a dental checkup every six months. If you live in Staten Island and are at higher risk for oral diseases, you should have your teeth checked every four months, or at least three times a year.
Come into our office, located at 1520 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island, or give us a call to make a dental appointment. You can visit our website at http://www.AfraidOfTheDentist.com for more information.
Most people in our Staten Island community are in a medium to low risk category. However if you use tobacco or alcohol, eat a lot of sugar in your diet (including lots of soda), or have poor oral hygiene habits, you are likely in a higher risk category and should have your teeth checked right away.
I look at a lot of factors to determine your personal dental hygiene, and your dental outlook for your future. I want you to have the healthiest smile possible so that you can enjoy your teeth for many years without significant problems. If you live in the Staten Island area and are ready to have your teeth checked, please give Staten Island Dental Care a call.
Our comfortable staff will be ready to get you started with a dental checkup.
Talk to you soon.
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
Staten Island Dentists And Your Mouth Sores
As your local Staten Island dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Sometimes mouth sores can be an issue, and while dentists often defer to an oral surgeon for extreme cases, we can help you make an assessment.
If you live in the Staten Island area and have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; come and see me. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment is the best bet. A better understanding of your mouth sores can lead quickly to comfort and a resolution. If necessary, treatment and pain relief can be offered.
There are two types of mouth sores that are common; canker sores and cold sores.
Canker sores are small ulcer-like sores with a white or gray base and a red border. They are found on the inside of the mouth and while they are not contagious, they can be painful. Typically a canker sore heals in a week or two. Antimicrobal mouth-rinses, over-the-counter topical anesthetics, and avoiding spicy and acidic foods may offer you temporary relief while your sore is healing.
The cause of a canker sores is not certain. Possible explanations range from a cut on the inside the mouth, and reactions to extreme temperatures or acids from food or drink, to fatigue, stress, and allergies. Some studies point to bacteria or viruses, or combinations of all these factors.
Cold sores, also called fever blisters or Herpes Simplex, are groups of fluid-filled blisters that often appear around the lips, sometimes appearing under the nose or around the chin. Cold sores are contagious and painful, but usually heal in about a week. Some over-the-counter anesthetics may provide relief. There are some antiviral drugs on the market that have shown promise in reducing outbreaks, but there is currently no known cure. The initial infection, known as primary herpes, often occurs before adulthood. Once the virus infects you, it may stay in your body and remain inactive or cause occasional cold sore outbreaks. Outbreaks may be triggered by a fever, sunburn, skin abrasions, stress, or exposure to extremes in temperature.
As your Staten Island dentist, I can’t do much to stop canker sores or cold sores in your mouth. I can discuss the health of your mouth, and examine any causes that make your mouth sore. In some cases a change in the way you care for your mouth can reduce the chances of getting mouth sores. If you are in the Staten Island area, and would like to speak with a dental professional about mouth sores, area give us a call at Fred Hecht DMD.
Our number is (718) 761-5757.
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