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…
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Let’s Make A Plan! Dental Health in Staten Island
When you are dedicated to reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure may be whether you follow a plan. At Staten Island Dental Care, we remind you that your dental health is the result of a good plan. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Maybe you haven’t thought much about…
Preventing Gum Disease on Staten Island
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting. At Staten Island Dental Care, we’re committed to preventing it in all our patients. Gum disease isn’t as common as it once was, but it still happens. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding…
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
At Staten Island Dental Care, we are concerned with the dental health of each of our patients. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: what it is, and why it is so beneficial to your dental health. The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in…
Got Plaque? General Dentistry in Staten Island
Believe it or not, plaque can rear its ugly head in any mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous your teeth cleaning regimen. The general dentistry practiced by Staten Island Dental Care can help you keep it under control. People with deep grooves in their teeth are especially susceptible to plaque. The process goes…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Staten Island! Welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht dental blog. Let’s talk about smile makeovers. Some Staten Island patients wonder if the term is synonymous with cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four porcelain veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and…
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Categories: Dental Health
Today, we’re reviewing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was invented in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The apparatus is now known by the brand name Waterpik, though many people…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
Categories: Dental Health
While substandard dental hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many circumstances can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and gets rid of odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the…
Replace Old Silver Fillings
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Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Staten Island Dental Care – Dr.…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or broken bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are extremely efficient at damaging enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite hard. But so are ice and hard candy, and…
