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…
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Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?

In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the most important feature. and… Did you know that your smile is one of the most important…
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction

There’s hardly anyone out there who wouldn’t like to have a brighter, whiter smile. With professional teeth whitening at Staten Island Dental Care, getting the whitest possible smile has never been easier. You might think that over-the-counter whitening products are a shortcut to whiter teeth. It’s true there are lots of whitening gels, strips, and…
Staten Island Dental Care Guide To Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities

Hi. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bayonne areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth –…
How to Whiten Your Teeth Safely

For a really pleasing smile, nothing beats clean white teeth. With professional teeth whitening from Staten Island Dental Care, you can get a dazzling smile. White teeth make anyone look younger, happier and more attractive. And it seems like there are more teeth whitening choices than ever before. Commercial Whitening Products There are a lot…
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains

Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure at Staten Island Dentistry. But its effectiveness depends, at least in part, on the types of stains being treated. There are two types of common tooth stains, extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic tooth stains are surface stains, and the easiest to remove. They are caused by dark-colored foods and…
Sparkling Smiles With Safe Whitening

One of the easiest ways to improve your smile is with professional teeth whitening, like what we offer at Staten Island Dental Care. Whitening teeth is a simple, non-invasive method to improve your overall appearance and bring confidence to your daily interactions with people. Before beginning the procedure of teeth whitening, we recommend each patient…
The Guide To Teeth Whitening

So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s an economical way to upgrade your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings, and just one facet of a smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care. Here are 5 things we recommend when it comes to teeth…
Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles?

If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home to Staten Island. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the flashy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. Our team at Staten Island Dental Care is passionate about cosmetic dentistry, and keeping you looking great and feeling confident. It’s All About Working The Smile For just…
Best Practices For A Beautiful Smile: Cosmetic Dentistry in Staten Island

Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to get complacent about smile-friendly choices. At Staten Island Dental Care, our goal optimum dental health and a beautiful smile for each of our patients. Our cosmetic dentistry helps you meet your goals. Here are our recommended best practices for ideal dental health and a beautiful…