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…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Staten Island Dental Care, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists? How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to hammer…
The Help You Need: Sedation Dentistry in Staten Island
Dental anxiety affects millions of Americans. For some people it’s so strong that they avoid going to the dentist altogether. That might seem rational enough: why do something when you know it’s going to upset you? The problem with that, of course, is that they’re putting their dental health at risk. Sedation dentistry from Staten…
Peace Begins With A Smile
Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Does it express your best self? If there’s room for improvement, talk to the team at Staten Island Dental Care about cosmetic…
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?
When Staten Island Dental Care patients seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers are a popular option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very heavy-duty porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and…
Behind The Scenes: Dental Crown Fabrication
This post looks at the complex process required to fabricate a dental crown. Dental crowns, like those from Staten Island Dental Care, can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), plastics, or varying combinations of these. We will describe the process used to create a porcelain crown, though the steps are similar to those used for…
Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles?
If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home to Staten Island. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the flashy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. Our team at Staten Island Dental Care is passionate about cosmetic dentistry, and keeping you looking great and feeling confident. It’s All About Working The Smile For just…
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost some of your teeth? This is more common than you might guess. But dental implants from Staten Island Dental Care offers a solution. It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as cute…
What Can Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Hello, and welcome to our Staten Island Dental Care blog. In this post, we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite…
Restoring Teeth At Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht
At Staten Island Dental Care, we use a variety of methods to restore damaged teeth. Most dental patients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’ and is…
