In this post from Staten Island Dental Care, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods.…
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Preventing Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Gum disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at Staten Island Dental Care. Gum disease is usually the result of poor…
A Noteworthy Dental Experience
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Staten Island Dental Care we make every checkup a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and committment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
In this post from Staten Island Dental Care, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t…
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Life gets busy for all of us, and at times there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at Staten Island Dental Care we urge you not to let…
Fixing Chipped Teeth With Bonding
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Your teeth are covered in enamel, a strong outer layer that protects them. But it isn’t indestructable. A little rough-housing at home, an accident on the playing field, or biting something like hard candy or ice, and you’ve got a chipped tooth. If that happens, call us at Staten Island Dental Care. Small chips can…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
During routine dental examinations, we may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many people don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. At The Staten Island Dentist we are raising awareness. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral…
Is Tooth Sensitivity a Dental Emergency?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This message from Staten Island Dental Care is about sensitive teeth. You can experience tooth sensitivity when the enamel of your teeth starts to thin. Or when nerves in your teeth become exposed. You may feel pain only when you drink hot or cold liquids. Or it could transpire any time you chew. Is tooth…
Dental X-rays Help Us Provide Quality Care
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This post from Staten Island Dental Care takes a look at the various types of dental X-rays. Panoramic: These pictures help us see everything in one image: the total upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit. They are useful for evaluating jaw…
Missing Pieces In The Mouth?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
A missing puzzle piece may not ruin a jigsaw puzzle, but a missing tooth can be very unsightly and ruin your smile. At Staten Island Dental Care we offer dental implants that can restore a smile. A missing tooth can cause more than an unpleasant appearance. When a tooth and its root are gone, the…
