Straight teeth are easier to care for, but a poorly-aligned bite isn’t necessarily a serious dental health issue. Depending on the severity of the misalignment, though, crooked teeth can have a negative impact on self-esteem. We can correct a bad bite at Staten Island Dental Care. Kids don’t usually get braces for crooked teeth until…
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Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Categories: Dental anxiety, General Dentistry
Countless people see their stress levels rise as they anticipate an upcoming dental appointment. It’s so common there’s a term for it: dental anxiety. But a calm and comfortable atmosphere, as well as a focus on patient communication, can often be the best answer to this sort of stress. This is what we offer at…
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Staten Island Dental Care, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics at…
Peace Of Mind At Staten Island Dental Care
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Staten Island Dental Care, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are some ways we are committed to your peace of…
The Best Resolution Is To Smile More!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
This New Year’s Eve, folks all over the world will be watching the ball and waiting for it to drop. They will be jotting down resolutions left and right, ranging from the achievable to the borderline impossible. As everyone around you is dusting off old workout equipment and renewing gym memberships, Staten Island Dental Care…
These Holidays, Gift Yourself A New Smile!
We know the holidays can be a time to re-prioritize and think a bit on what’s important to you. While many are busy buying expensive gifts or gym memberships, Staten Island Dental Care wants you to think of yourself first. Specifically, your smile. After all, your smile is a window into well-being, and when it…
Don’t Let Poor Oral Health Take You Out Of The Game
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This article from Staten Island Dental Care is about the growing body of evidence that emphasizes the importance of good dental health. A recent study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor dental health affects athletic performance at the elite level. “More than 40% of athletes were bothered by their oral…
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Staten Island Dental Care, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same effect on…
Your Smile Can Be Brighter and Lighter
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
No one can miss a fabulous smile, and a really good one is a valuable asset professionally and socially. If you’d like yours to be brighter and lighter, cosmetic dentistry from Staten Island Dental Care can deliver! With our professional-grade porcelain veneers, we can dramatically brighten your smile in a single office visit. Imagine: You…
Can Cosmetic Dentistry Create Perfect Smiles?
At Staten Island Dental Care, we use cosmetic dentistry to create positive changes to the smiles of our patients every day. The resulting smiles are beautiful, and as near to perfect as they can be! While creating beautiful smiles is our goal with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, it isn’t always simple. The overall objective is…
