Do you recall what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. With white fillings from Staten Island Dental Care, you can re-create that pristine look. If you are like many individuals, you…
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You Know It When You See It
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
You may not be able to express why all the elements blend in perfect harmony, but you know it when you see it. I’m talking about a beautiful smile, like you can get with a smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care. What characteristics are we talking about? You may be surprised at how many…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Flossing your teeth is as important to dental health as brushing. While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that they don’t do as thorough a job as regular floss. At Staten Island Dental Care, we recommend traditional floss or dental tape. A floss pick…
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: General Dentistry
Our teeth work hard and are continually under attack. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Tragically, enamel erosion is extremely pervasive, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some…
The Guide To Teeth Whitening
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s an economical way to upgrade your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings, and just one facet of a smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care. Here are 5 things we recommend when it comes to teeth…
Worried About Dental Visits?
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. We see it almost every day at Staten Island Dental Care, and offer sedation dentistry to those who need it. “How can I manage anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about…
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
This post from Staten Island Dental Care focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced dental health care against those who didn’t. The patients who received the more intense care were 56 percent less likely to…
Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
A recent study on the influences of e-cigarettes on oral health has more bad news for people who believe vaping is less dangerous than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts concluded that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and irreversible cellular weakening. These conditions, in turn, can bring about gum disease,…
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
Today’s post is for people who are discouraged because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their dental health. We want to urge you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Staten Island Dental Care is eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many men…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In today’s post, let’s look at some specifics about brushing your teeth, and its importance to dental health. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when properly brushing. Working up a good foam is accomplished by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming…
