Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Staten Island Dental Care we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a connecting piece…
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Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Most people brush their teeth every day (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Staten Island Dental Care: One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle touch when you…
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Staten Island dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call…
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 –…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructable. Far from it! To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at Staten Island Dental Care recommends (strongly!) you avoid the following. 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you unpopped popcorn kernels and hard candy. 2.…
Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! Found on the outer surface of your teeth, enamel is meant to last a lifetime, and with the help of regular checkups at Staten Island Dental Care, it can. Enamel may be super strong, but you have to take care of…
Focusing On The Top 3 At Staten Island Dental Care
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Staten Island Dental Care we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified by the…
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Categories: Dental Implants, Mini-implants
Mini-dental implants are, as their name suggests, a smaller version of regular dental implants. They have several advantages, and are available at Staten Island Dental Care. Like their larger counterparts, mini implants are titanium posts inserted into the jaw, where they fuse with the bone to become a support for one or more artificial teeth.…
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Staten Island Dentist
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Looking for a new dentist? Maybe you’re new in town, or maybe you’re just looking for a change. Whatever the reason, Staten Island Dental Care has some suggestions you may find useful. It isn’t a decision you want to make lightly. Ideally you should establish a relationship that you can count on for years to…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
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…
