People are better- informed about dentistry and dental health than ever before, and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge comes from online sources. This can be good, but at Staten Island Dental Care, we caution our friends and neighbors not to rely on dental information from the Internet until we verify its accuracy.…
Oral health
Don’t Skip the Dentist! Sedation Dentistry
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry, offered by Staten Island Dental Care. Millions of Americans stress out because they have to see the dentist, so if that sounds like you, you aren’t alone. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more…
Fight Gum Disease!
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at Staten Island Dental Care. Those statistics come from the Centers for Disease…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes people research mechanics or hairdressers more thoroughly than their dental professional. Now, cars and hair are important, but shouldn’t your dental health be even more important? At Staten Island Dental Care, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. You teeth, after all, are living structures, and they need as much attention…
Watch Out For Hidden Sugar
Every health-conscious parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities for kids. In this blog post, Staten Island Dental Care reminds you that sugar is in a lot of different foods, including some you might not think of as sweet. The following snacks may have more sugar than you think: yogurt covered…
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting an easy answer can be frustrating. But as we explain in this post from Staten Island Dental Care, there is a reason for that. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid on the web. But there…
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. But even when we do our best with daily brushing, bacteria can sneak in and cause cavities – the common cold of dental health. At Staten Island Dental Care, we have been filling cavities for years. Few people go their entire life without getting a cavity. Unfortunately…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Flossing your teeth is as important to dental health as brushing. While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that they don’t do as thorough a job as regular floss. At Staten Island Dental Care, we recommend traditional floss or dental tape. A floss pick…
Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
A recent study on the influences of e-cigarettes on oral health has more bad news for people who believe vaping is less dangerous than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts concluded that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and irreversible cellular weakening. These conditions, in turn, can bring about gum disease,…
