Dental Health

Hi, my name is Dr. Frederick Hecht and I am a cosmetic dentist with a full-service practice in Staten Island. Today in the Staten Island Dental Care dental blog I would like to address the subject of tonsil stones. The first thing that Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bayonne dental patients usually ask about tonsil stones is, “What in the world are tonsil stones?”

Visiting Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht in Staten Island for regular dental check-ups and cleanings every six months can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times, but you may benefit in essential ways you never imagined. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two…

There is nothing that influences your smile as much as your eating habits in Staten Island, New York. Develop good eating habits and your NYC dentist will smile down on you too.

When people in the NYC area think of diet and oral health, they probably think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda, and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the issue.

Many of Dr. Frederick Hecht’s patients walk in for sedation dentistry, restorative dentistry, or dental implants. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. Most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered – from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques – is…

Many residents in our Staten Island community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, but it can lead to extreme health problems.

If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to opt for a dentist in Staten Island, New York. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably in Staten Island. An Educated Dentist…

You probably believe that the most crucial aspect regarding flossing is simply to do it every day. We agree. However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. Let’s explore some of the most common types…