A simple way for Staten Island residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if…
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5 Ways To Floss Daily In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health
Hello Brooklyn! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Staten Island Dental Care blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your mouth gum disease free. 1. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Staten Island Dentist
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We all go to our Staten Island dentist for check-ups and toothaches, but there are other less-obvious issues that your dentist can help you with. Today in the Staten Island Dental Blog, we would like to highlight some of the most common oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure,…
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy, Brooklyn!
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Hi. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht, a general and cosmetic dentist here in Staten Island. It is my goal to help my patients have optimum oral health, and today I would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of…
Dental Cleaning in Staten Island
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Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. Frederick Hecht, DMD. We provide comprehensive full service dentistry for clients in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bayonne and other communities in New York. Our comfortable team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Dr. Hecht exceed our clients’ expectations. At Staten Island Dental Care, we understand…
Oral Ailments Bayonne Dentists Can Address
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Most dental patients in the Staten Island area know that they can go to their local dentist for toothache relief, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a smile makeover), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your dentist can also help you with. Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia,…
Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention In Staten Island
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General dentistry patients in the Staten Island area know that regular brushing and flossing are essential for optimal oral health. However, the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a plastic material…
Stay Out Of The Staten Island Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
You would never consider running a red light on a busy Staten Island street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht, a dentist serving the Staten Island area, and…
When Style And Oral Health Collide in Staten Island
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Staten Island, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht, a dentist serving the Staten Island area. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they understand the possible consequences. First, Staten Island residents should…
Staten Island Dental Care Tooth Tips For Traveling
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
If you live in the Staten Island area and are planning to take a vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you coordinate your dental care with your travel schedule. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your Staten Island family dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip…
