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…
Dental Health
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…
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
At Staten Island Dental Care, keeping our patients in excellent dental health is much easier when we have thorough information about their teeth and gums. Pictures are, indeed, worth a thousand words. Pictures, in the form of x-rays, are more useful than written notes. They show us what’s going on below the surface of your…
Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment
A dental implant from Staten Island Dental Care is a common yet sophisticated procedure. An implant involves three main components: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artifical tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In this article, we talk about the vital connecting component: the abutment. What…
