In this blog post from Staten Island Dental Care we’re going to talk about dental bridges, a common tooth replacement option. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations, they are not without drawbacks. One is keeping them clean. Many people find it all but impossible to keep the small areas around and under the bridge…
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There Is Hope For Denture Wearers
The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. But now there is a better option than conventional dentures: implant-supported dentures from Staten Island Dental Care. Conventional dentures rest against the gums. They can irritate soft tissue, and make breathing, eating, tasting food,…
We Solve Problems To Restore Smiles
Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At Staten Island Dental Care we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting…
Why The Tooth Implant Timeline is Necessary
For most people who are missing one or more of their teeth, a dental implant from Staten Island Dental Care is an ideal, state-of-the-art solution. The dental implant process can take several visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical. The Dental Implant Timeline 1.…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. At Staten Island Dental Care we maintain a special periodontal program to focus on gum health. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the…
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but a great smile is always going to get attention! A smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care can give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of! A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures, aimed at improving your smile. There is a range…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Staten Island Dental Care. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes periodontitis…
What is a Sinus Lift? How Is It Used With Dental Implants?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
A sinus lift is a procedure used to promote the growth of new bone in the upper jaw, directly below the sinus cavity. A sinus lift is sometimes needed before a dental implant, like those at Staten Island Dental Care. Healthy bone is essential to the success of a dental implant. An unfortunate side effect…
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Staten Island Dental Care, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for that. Along with daily brushing…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
A great smile is more than just looks. According to a recent study, a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. You can get just such a smile with cosmetic dentistry from Staten Island Dental Care! Our smile makeover patients know exactly what we mean. They have expressed that…
