If you ask dental patients in the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bayonne area what they hate the most about dental visits, chances are that they’ll mention the drill. Just the sound of it is enough to make people cringe. Many residents of Staten Island, New York may wonder if there will ever be an alternative to…
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Into The Thick Of It – The Skinny On Toothpaste
Categories: Dental Health
Welcome to our blog, Staten Island! I’m encouraged with how much I have to share with you about toothpaste and oral hygiene in the short time we have together. Enjoy! Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth.…
Avoid Sports Injuries: Protect Those Teeth!
Categories: Dental Health
It is estimated that over 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly and a significant portion of these dental traumas occur on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth requires several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration expenses. Not to mention pain! I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
Categories: Dental Emergency
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See Dr. Frederick Hecht right away and get on with life. Dr. Frederick Hecht at Staten Island Dental Care can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, even…
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Categories: Family Dentistry
Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as vital to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Staten Island parents we meet at hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth is that the twenty…
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Categories: General Dentistry
Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you examine how your diet impacts your oral health? Your diet can influence your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
Categories: Dental Health
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are critical because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Frederick Hecht encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing…
Not Happy With Your Staten Island Dentist?
Categories: General Dentistry
Hello New York friends! Welcome to Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht in Staten Island, New York. We provide general and restorative dentistry, and innovative cosmetic dentistry for the whole family. Our services include: porcelain veneers cosmetic dentistry porcelain crowns root canals Immediate care for dental emergencies Strong, natural looking restorations A clean,…
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Categories: Dental Health
Looking for a dentist in Staten Island because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht with Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht. Today’s post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease For Manhattan
Categories: Periodontics
Here is some vital news for NYC residents: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a major cause of tooth loss among adults. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is caught in the early stages. So, what warning signs should people be looking for? 1. Gums that bleed very easily 2. Gums that…
