Tooth whitening treatments have advanced significantly. The team at Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht is trained on the latest, safest and most effective products and systems. If you need up-to-date information on teeth whitening, schedule a consultation. At Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht in Staten Island, we are excited…
General Dentistry
Are All Clear Aligners Alike?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
If you are researching orthodontics, you have probably heard about clear aligners. They offer several advantages over traditional metal braces. The most popular benefit is the fact that they are nearly invisible. Millions of people have aligned their teeth with aligners in the past twenty years since they were developed. We at Staten Island Dental…
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
At Staten Island Dental Care, we provide advanced cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile flaws. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many individuals don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it fixed. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumb-sucking as a toddler can bring about…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Categories: Dental anxiety, General Dentistry
Countless people see their stress levels rise as they anticipate an upcoming dental appointment. It’s so common there’s a term for it: dental anxiety. But a calm and comfortable atmosphere, as well as a focus on patient communication, can often be the best answer to this sort of stress. This is what we offer at…
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Staten Island Dental Care, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics at…
Peace Of Mind At Staten Island Dental Care
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Staten Island Dental Care, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are some ways we are committed to your peace of…
Don’t Let Poor Oral Health Take You Out Of The Game
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This article from Staten Island Dental Care is about the growing body of evidence that emphasizes the importance of good dental health. A recent study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor dental health affects athletic performance at the elite level. “More than 40% of athletes were bothered by their oral…
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Staten Island Dental Care, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same effect on…
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Staten Island Dental Care, that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. Eat Soft or…
Our Top Priority At Staten Island Dental Care
At Staten Island Dental Care, our top priority has always been our patients, and nothing is ever going to change that. Not only do we want want each one of you to enjoy excellent dental health, we want you to have a positive experience in our office. What do we mean by a positive experience?…
