A dental emergency is any situation in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too urgent to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for…
Dental Emergency
Toothache Relief at Staten Island Dental Care

Toothaches happen. The best way to prevent them is to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean. That means brushing and flossing twice a day, avoiding the sugary stuff, and having regular dental checkups. But they still happen sometimes, and when they do, see us at Staten Island Dental Care. Toothaches may be characterized…
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing

Most people brush their teeth every day (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Staten Island Dental Care: One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle touch when you…
What is Considered a Dental Emergency?

What constitutes a dental emergency? The dictionary says an emergency is an unforeseen crisis requiring immediate action. At Staten Island Dental Care, where emergency dentistry is one of our services, we think that’s as good a definition as you’re going to find. Here’s a quick summary of five common dental emergencies: A broken or chipped…
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…
Help! My Crown Came Off!

Staten Island Dental Care asks you to imagine the following scenario: you are chewing an apple and hear a strange sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come off. Now what? Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds of dollars) can be re-cemented. But it’s vital that you…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic

There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See Dr. Frederick Hecht right away and get on with life. Dr. Frederick Hecht at Staten Island Dental Care can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, even…
Can You Handle A Dental Emergency?

For any dental emergency or other oral condition, call an urgent dental care office or Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island.
Staten Island Dental Emergencies

Many people will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. You could break a tooth playing a sport, accidentally dislodge a dental crown, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, see your Staten Island dentist as soon as possible!