Hello New York friends! Welcome to Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht in Staten Island, New York. We provide general and restorative dentistry, and innovative cosmetic dentistry for the whole family. Our services include: porcelain veneers cosmetic dentistry porcelain crowns root canals Immediate care for dental emergencies Strong, natural looking restorations A clean,…
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Staten Island Dental Care Treatment For Sensitive Teeth

For those of you in the NYC area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Staten Island Dental Care is here for you. Doctor Frederick Hecht has been treating this common problem since 1976. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper…
Attack Of The Gummi Bear

Here at the Staten Island dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are devoted to our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer a key warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people probably know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates the…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?

How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings

Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around NYC. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, these…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful

Come discover the personal attention with porcelain crowns, the patient and steady hand with root canals, the wise and thorough instruction relating to porcelain veneers.
Tooth-Colored Fillings in NYC

Hello! Welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care dental blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our outstanding Staten Island dental practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly. My name is Frederick Hecht,…
Dental Questions? Staten Island Dental Care Has Answers

Everyone has teeth, and smart folks want to take care of their teeth. However, many dental patients in the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bayonne area need a place where they can review basic principles of dental health and get straightforward information about popular cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers.
Does Your NYC Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?

Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative…
Staten Island Dental Patients Want A Choice In Dental Fillings

Today, let’s talk about dental fillings. Most dental patients in the Staten Island area have a few fillings in their mouth.