Staten Island parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set the example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. If we want our child to exercise, we should get off the couch ourselves. If we want our child to…
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Bad Breath Is No Fun
Categories: Blog
Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to communicate with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you…
Go Back In Time
Categories: Dental Implants
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are unwilling to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and recover that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the perfect replacement for both the root and crown of…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental Health
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of dental caries in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated tooth decay3 10% of adults 65…
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
In a perfect world, each of your prized teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most people will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or injury. Sometimes old…
5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! Staten Island Dental Care offers the following solutions: 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, and color are perfectly matched to…
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello friends of Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht! Today’s post looks at six restoration procedures that are used routinely to repair damaged teeth: A Porcelain Veneer These wafer-thin covers can hide a chip or crack or fix the alignment of a tooth that is slightly crooked. A Filling, Inlay, or Onlay This…
It’s Not About Vanity
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Since 1976, Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht has been providing confidence and dignity to our patients through sedation dentistry and restorative dentistry. Many people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. We want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues and customers. Wanting…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Categories: Periodontics
Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause permanent damage such…
Do You Want To Change The Shape Of Your Gums?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
We all know that cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve your teeth. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, fix damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Do you realize how integral your soft tissues are to the overall appearance of your smile? The shape and size…
