For most people who are missing one or more of their teeth, a dental implant from Staten Island Dental Care is an ideal, state-of-the-art solution. The dental implant process can take several visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical. The Dental Implant Timeline 1.…
Dental Health
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Staten Island Dental Care. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes periodontitis…
What is a Sinus Lift? How Is It Used With Dental Implants?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
A sinus lift is a procedure used to promote the growth of new bone in the upper jaw, directly below the sinus cavity. A sinus lift is sometimes needed before a dental implant, like those at Staten Island Dental Care. Healthy bone is essential to the success of a dental implant. An unfortunate side effect…
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Staten Island Dental Care, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for that. Along with daily brushing…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
A great smile is more than just looks. According to a recent study, a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. You can get just such a smile with cosmetic dentistry from Staten Island Dental Care! Our smile makeover patients know exactly what we mean. They have expressed that…
We Love Patient Referrals!
At Staten Island Dental Care, many of our new patients come to us because a current patient recommended us to a friend. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is so pleased with our care, it is…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
At Staten Island Dental Care we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you skip them because you don’t think you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason. In the last few decades, lung and breast cancer have had a lot…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
The formal name of advanced gum disease is periodontitis. It’s one of the leading causes of tooth loss, and affects nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty. But advanced gum disease can be treated at Staten Island Dental Care, and does not have to result in the loss of teeth. What do your…
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Most people are embarrassed by having a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. It may not be fair, but a gaping hole would have negative connotations for just about anyone. We can address that issue with a dental implant, at Staten Island Dental Care. But what about a missing molar? Someone who loses…
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you wear dentures, you know that they are not an ideal solution for missing teeth. They can slip, cause gum irritation, bone loss, and leave you with an inability to taste food due to a covered palate. The good news? Implant-supported dentures from Staten Island Dental Care offer a better solution. If you currently wear traditional…
