Smile Perfection in Staten Island

The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore. -Author Unknown

We are perfectionists at Staten Island Dental Care where we create perfect smiles for our Staten Island cosmetic dental and smile makeover patients.

Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile makeovers at Staten Island Dental Care.

Implant Dentistry
Dental implants are the ultimate tooth restoration available in Staten Island, or anywhere else, for that matter. A tooth implant consists of a metal post that is inserted into your jawbone. The post replaces the root of the missing tooth.

After a few months, it meshes with your jawbone to provide the strength and integrity of a natural tooth. A base and natural-looking crown is permanently attached to the post. For most Staten Island patients with missing teeth, it is the preferred restoration. Implants can also be used to attach dentures and partial dentures for no-slip implant/denture combos.

Crowns
A mainstay of Staten Island cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns are more beautiful than ever. New fabrication technologies and materials have improved the aesthetics and strength of this restorative option.

Veneers
A porcelain veneer is a more conservative treatment than a full crown. This is a good choice for Staten Island patients whose teeth are structurally sound but have unsightly flaws such as discoloration, chips, cracks, or imperfect shape. Are you one of the many Staten Island teens or adults with dark tetracycline stains? Call us today at (347) 695-4370 to say goodbye to tetracycline stains!

Inlays/Onlays
Inlays and onlays (indirect fillings) are designed and fabricated using dental CAD/CAM software. These fillings are strong, attractive, and precisely fitted to the cavity.

Tooth Whitening
Teeth bleaching is the crowning touch for a perfect smile. (It’s the only thing you need if you are a fortunate Staten Island man or woman with perfectly-shaped and aligned teeth.) No one has to live with dull or stained teeth. Call us today for a teeth whitening consultation at our Staten Island office.

Celebrity Smiles in Staten Island

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. Frederick 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 dental clients since 1976. 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 dental 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 (347) 695-4370. 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!)

Teeth Whitening at Your Staten Island Dentist

Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile in Staten Island. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some Staten Island cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all.

If you have looked into staten Island teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they have in common is that they use a solution containing peroxide to remove the stains that have settled in the natural microscopic cracks in your tooth enamel.

There are many DIY teeth bleaching products available in Staten Island and it seems like new ones appear every time you visit the toothpaste aisle at your Staten Island grocery or Bayonne drug store.

These Staten Island tooth whitening strips and tooth whitening pens can sometimes whiten your teeth a few shades, but the peroxide concentration is much lower than the whitening solutions used in Staten Island cosmetic dental offices. It may not be strong enough for your tooth stains.

Tooth whitening offered at Staten Island mall kiosks is risky, also. Most of these teeth whitening businesses in New York have no professional oversight and the employees have little dental training. (Except instruction on how to take advantage of customer naivety.)

Frederick Hecht recommends that you use extreme caution when considering a take-home Staten Island tooth whitener. If you have tooth decay, gum recession, crowns, or dental veneers, you should deal with these issues before you whiten your teeth.

The portion of your teeth below the gumline, if exposed, may respond differently to tooth whitener. Likewise, the peroxide solution does not noticeably whiten dental crowns and veneers. If you use a DIY tooth whitener on teeth with extensive porcelain restorations, you should probably hope it doesn’t whiten too much–you may end up with a two- or three-tone smile!

Even though Staten Island teeth whitening seems fairly straightforward, your teeth deserve a professional opinion. After all, we are talking about teeth here. You can’t fix an uneven teeth whitening result like you can a bad hair-coloring job.

Schedule a Staten Island tooth whitening evaluation before you waste your money on more Crest White Strips. We can be reached at (347) 695-4370.

Why You Need a Genuine Cosmetic Dentist

A Staten Island cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a true cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Of course, many Staten Island general dentists offer cosmetic dentistry treatment.

Teeth whitening, crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding are some of the common procedures in the Staten Island, New York area.

In many cases, Staten Island general dentists achieve excellent results. However, there is a difference between adequate results and incredible results. Staten Island cosmetic dentists have the skills and experience to create absolutely beautiful smiles.

You have probably seen attractive front teeth crowns performed by a general dentist. They are often perfectly shaped, correctly aligned and pleasingly white. But have you ever seen front teeth dental crowns done by a true artist? The color, translucency, and texture take the crowns to the ultimate level of breathtaking beauty.

I am Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island. I would love to tell you the specifics about my experience and specific training in the specialty of cosmetic dentistry. I can show you photos of mediocre cosmetic procedures performed by competent general dentists and you can compare them with photos of some of my actual Staten Island cosmetic dentistry patients.  We also serve patients in the Bayonne and Brooklyn areas.

For a cosmetic dentistry consultation, call (347) 695-4370 today.

Tooth Decay in Staten Island?

At Staten Island Dental Care, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Staten Island as well.

Dr. Frederick Hecht has been restoring teeth since 1976. Ongoing training is essential for staying on the cutting edge of the cosmetic dentistry industry.

Decay is the most common Staten Island dental problem and the second most common disease in the nation (number one is the common cold). If you have one or more teeth with decay, it’s time to take care of them.

Fillings, inlays, onlays and dental crowns are used to restore teeth for our Staten Island cosmetic dental patients. Even the most basic procedure – filling a cavity – has evolved. There are several types of new materials available including porcelain and composite resin. Each has specific strengths and aesthetic considerations. Staten Island patients who replace silver amalgam with tooth-colored fillings love getting the metal out of their smile.

Inlays and onlays are more extensive restorations. There are two types: direct or indirect. Direct inlays and onlays are made in your Staten Island cosmetic dental office on the spot and applied in one visit. Indirect inlays and onlays are fabricated in a Staten Island dental lab. They usually require a second visit but the results are well worth the extra trip.

When a Staten Island client has a tooth that cannot be restored with an inlay or an onlay, a natural-looking crown is the answer. At Staten Island Dental Care, we create crowns that blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth. Let us show you some photos of patients who have received smile makeovers – you will not see any “Chiclet” crowns that stick out like a sore thumb. In fact, you won’t be able to tell which of our Staten Island dental clients have crowns.

Staten Island Dental Care is located at 1520 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island.  Dr. Frederick Hecht is currently accepting new patients. We offer sedation dentistry for patients fearful of dental work.  Call (347) 695-4370 to schedule an aesthetic dental consultation.

Full Mouth Reconstruction in Staten Island

Staten Island dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Staten Island area.

Unlike conventional removable dentures, extensive mouth reconstruction involves strong, functional and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone.

You have probably heard around Staten Island about dental implants; the tooth replacement option that is, in most cases, the best possible replacement for a missing tooth. Dental implants have been used in Brooklyn and Manhattan for many years to replace one or two missing teeth. However, they can also provide a structure for dental crowns, bridges, and anchored dentures that replace nearly every tooth in the mouth!

Every Staten Island smile makeover patient requires a somewhat unique combination of cosmetic dental procedures, but let’s talk about a hypothetical case involving several restorations:

‘Linda’ was a 52 year-old Staten Island patient with a mouthful of problems. She was missing most of her back teeth on both her upper and lower arch. Four of her front teeth were chipped and her gums had eroded revealing the metal bases of two old crowns.

To restore a beautiful, strong and youthful-looking smile, she would receive dental implants to anchor partial dentures for her upper and lower back teeth. After soft tissue grafts, her front teeth would receive a combination of porcelain crowns and veneers.

The result? A stunning smile, renewed confidence and no more slipping dentures!

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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