Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. This blog post from Staten Island Dental Care has two fabulously quick ideas for overcoming exhaustion in favor of brushing and flossing late at night. Idea #1 Drag Tongue Along Teeth As you lie in bed and realize you forgot to brush, drag your tongue over…
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Looking For A Red Carpet-Caliber Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
When you see images of your favorite stars, do you ever wonder how they project such perfection? Can ordinary folks ever achieve anything approaching celebrity-caliber attractiveness? With cosmetic dentistry from Staten Island Dental Care, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Smile enhancement through cosmetic dentistry can have positive changes on your life. Even a small…
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
This message from Staten Island Dental Care is about stress, your dental health, and your smile. When you have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school…
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
This message from Staten Island Dental Care is about the importance of tooth enamel, and keeping it healthy. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you can avoid many dental ailments. You’ll minimize the risk of getting cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack, and you can avoid many causes of…
Let’s Talk About Your Smile! Schedule A Dental Implant Consultation
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
What’s the first step in getting a dental implant from Staten Island Dental Care? It’s not an X-ray. It’s not an exam. It’s an informative, low-key consultation. Take Your Time At Staten Island Dental Care, we don’t pressure you into treatment. We simply explain your options. We answer your questions thoroughly. Take all the time you…
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out which medications their patients are taking. At Staten Island Dental Care, our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental procedure. Here’s why: Some medications—prescription or over-the-counter—can influence oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other anticoagulants can bring…
How Often Do You Change Your Toothbrush?
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Staten Island Dental Care we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand out free…
Better and Better: The Future of Implants
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Dentists are always reminding their patients to brush and floss their teeth. It’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gums. But we know that in spite of everyone’s best efforts, some of our patients at Staten Island Dental Care are going to lose a tooth. When that happens, we recommend dental implants as…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
At Staten Island Dental Care, the dental health of each of our patients always comes first. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. Our goal is to prevent issues like tooth decay before they ever get started. A healthy mouth helps to prevent: Tooth decay Gum…
Saving Teeth
When a tooth is threatened by extreme decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, Staten Island Dental Care must make a judgment call about the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is frequently the only way to save the tooth. During a root canal,…
