A chipped tooth can be a minor inconvenience, but it’s important to address it promptly to prevent further damage and discomfort. Here’s a guide on how to handle a chipped tooth from your friends at Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht: Immediate Steps: Rinse Your Mouth: Gently rinse your mouth with warm water…
Dental Crowns
CEREC and E4D One Visit Dental Crowns
If you’re like most men and women in Staten Island, you appreciate convenience in every aspect of life. In other words, straightforward processes with minimal disruption to your schedule. At Staten Island Dental Care, we aim to restore your smile quickly. Multiple Appointments Can Be a Hassle When it comes to medical or dental procedures,…
Out of Toothpaste? Here Are 5 Alternative Solutions to Maintain Your Oral Health
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns
Fret not! There are several alternative solutions readily available in your home that can effectively clean your teeth and freshen your breath in a pinch.
Nourish Your Smile And Discover the Top Foods Good for Your Teeth
While brushing and flossing play crucial roles in oral hygiene for our Staten Island New York neighbors, did you know that your diet also influences the health of your teeth? Consuming the right foods can provide vital nutrients and promote optimal dental health. Let’s explore the variety of tooth-friendly foods that can enhance your oral…
Schedule Your Coronation
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry
We treat all of our patients royally here at Staten Island Dental Care, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, of course, but crowns for their teeth! Crowns are sometimes called caps, and they’re placed over a tooth to restore its shape and strength, and to improve its…
Royalty At Staten Island Dental Care
When we crown one of our patients at Staten Island Dental Care, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns (sometimes called caps) restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down to a tooth’s…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
This message from Staten Island Dental Care looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or…
Staten Island Dental Care Guide To Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Hi. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bayonne areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth –…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Staten Island Dental Care. While the cement is strong and reliable, they have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating something sticky. Here…
What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off
Dental crowns are restorations cemented over a tooth. They are held in place with a strong adhesive, but on occasion they can come off, especially after a number of years have gone by. Here are some tips from Staten Island Dental Care if this should happen to you. Here’s what to do: Find the crown…
