Hi. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht, and today in the Staten Island dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw and tooth pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the…
General Dentistry
Do You Have Sore Gums?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Every Staten Island general dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the…
Staten Island Dental Care Sealants Prevent Cavities For Staten Island Kids
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Your child’s first family dentistry exam at Staten Island Dental Care should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check up at our Staten Island office, we will tell you about sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces…
Have A Large Cavity In Your Tooth?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
When Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Staten Island or not.) If there is a chip, crack or cavity…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
General dentistry patients in the Staten Island area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. Well the answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the…
Energy Drink Warning For Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hello. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Staten Island teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of these general dentistry patients take…
Raise Your Dental IQ In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
There are many simple things that the average Staten Island area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for Staten Island patients when the…
Mouthwash Facts In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hi, I am Dr. Frederick Hecht and this is the Staten Island Dental Care family dentistry blog. In today’s post I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Staten Island residents use mouthwashes to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good dental hygiene starts with a thorough…
Staten Island Dental Patients, Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
The common household toothbrush. Every Staten Island home has at least one, and hopefully all Staten Island residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral…
Treating Bite Problems in Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Staten Island dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain…
