Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth – or maybe even a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At Staten Island Dental Care, porcelain veneers can mask these and other dental flaws,…
Porcelain Veneers
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?

Porcelain veneers do not make your teeth look larger – unless you want them to. A veneer can correct many flaws and is a minimally invasive restoration. Porcelain veneers are among the cosmetic dentistry procedures available at Staten Island Dental Care. Veneers are an easy way to cover chips or cracks in your teeth, or…
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?

When Staten Island Dental Care patients seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers are a popular option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very heavy-duty porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and…
What Can Veneers Do For Your Smile?

Hello, and welcome to our Staten Island Dental Care blog. In this post, we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite…
Let’s Make A Plan! Dental Health in Staten Island

When you are dedicated to reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure may be whether you follow a plan. At Staten Island Dental Care, we remind you that your dental health is the result of a good plan. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Maybe you haven’t thought much about…
Veneers Explained For Brooklyn Dental Patients

Today we are discussing veneers. You may have heard the word veneer used in conjunction with cosmetic dentistry, and that is because they are a popular and effective cosmetic dentistry tool.
Perfect Teeth With Veneers

Today’s blog post focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure – porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an extraordinary way to correct a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever wanted a minimally-invasive facelift for…
Help For Tetracycline And Fluoride Stains At Staten Island Dental Care

Here at Staten Island Dental Care, our mission is making the smiles of all New York residents white and bright. My name is Frederick Hecht and today we are going to talk about ways to enhance your beautiful smile. Maybe as a self-conscious Staten Island teen you were prescribed tetracycline to combat acne, but have…
Versatile Veneers for a Vivid Smile

Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your Staten Island cosmetic dental office. The porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items in a Staten Island cosmetic…
Staten Island Dental Care For A Smile Impossible To Ignore

Many Staten Island folks consider the myriad options available to stop the aging clock. Whether it is a surgical procedure, botox, hair implants, or a chemical peel, Staten Island area residents have countless choices to help them look more youthful. I am Dr. Frederick Hecht and I am excited to tell you about a simple…