Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Staten Island Dental Care often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a replacement tooth, but…
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When it Comes to Your Smile, Don’t Settle For Less
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. At Staten Island Dental Care, we have cosmetic dentistry solutions that improve any smile. As the years go by, teeth naturally lose their youthful luster. They are also subjected to any number of unforseen difficulties, like chips,…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Losing one or more of your natural teeth impacts your smile, and your ability to bite and chew. But with dental implants from Staten Island Dental Care, you can regain your smile and the ability to eat just about anything. Dental implants are titanium posts that are anchored into your jaw. They are solid foundations…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many of them choose dentures. But dental implants from Staten Island Dental Care are a state-of-the-art alternative. Problems With Dentures Conventional dentures usually fit properly at first, but the mouth changes as you age. Normal wear and…
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Staten Island Dental Care we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number one strategy to…
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry at Staten Island Dental Care is part science and part art. Our objective is creating positive changes to the teeth and smiles of our patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, we do more than recommend specific procedures. We consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of the teeth.…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At Staten Island Dental Care, we apply it to dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with…
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? Getting a dental implant from Staten Island Dental Care may not take as long as you think. Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. We can usually restore missing teeth with just a couple of…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. From Staten Island Dental Care, here are the four main stages of gum disease. Gingivitis The main symptoms of gingivitis include red or swollen gums that cause discomfort while brushing and flossing.…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants from Staten Island Dental Care are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection. Any surgical procedure poses an…
