Dental Health

At Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht, we use the latest proven dental technology to provide our patients with quality general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. In addition, we keep tabs on the most current dental research that is moving the industry forward. Here are some of the intriguing dental technologies currently being evaluated and…

Hopefully you are one of many health-conscious Staten Island residents who is finding ways to get outside or to the gym and get moving. There has been an explosion in the variety of activities offered by personal trainers, all-purpose Staten Island gyms, specialty facilities, and New York recreation departments in recent years. With all these…

Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Staten Island. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are a vital practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick…

Welcome to our blog, Staten Island! I’m encouraged with how much I have to share with you about toothpaste and oral hygiene in the short time we have together. Enjoy! Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth.…

It is estimated that over 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly and a significant portion of these dental traumas occur on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth requires several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration expenses. Not to mention pain! I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental…

Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are critical because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Frederick Hecht encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing…

Looking for a dentist in Staten Island because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht with Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht. Today’s post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of…

Some of the most popular dental topics discussed in Brooklyn and Staten Island relate to cosmetic dentistry. However, the desire to avoid cavities is still the main reason Manhattan and Bayonne residents visit their dentists, so today the Staten Island dental blog is going to highlight the 5 things you need to know about cavities.…

In New York, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Staten Island Dental Care serves people from 18 to 85 years old to help fight tooth decay.

Gum disease is a common dental issue for many Manhattan folks. When gum tissue pulls away from a tooth, it forms a pocket. (You know what they say about Nature abhorring a vacuum.) This pocket is a warm, moist place for bacteria to flourish. If periodontitis goes untreated, the tooth and jaw bone are at risk. During dental examinations, I carefully measure gumline pockets and examine all teeth for gum disease.