Hello Staten Island dental blog visitors, welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care blog. I am Dr. Frederick Hecht and I specialize in cosmetic and sedation dentistry. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off…
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Missing Teeth In Staten Island? Dentures And Implants Restore Smiles
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
If you have had years of dental problems or are embarrassed by your teeth, our comfortable team at Staten Island Dental Care can help you find the restoration procedure right for you. You could be a candidate for complete or partial dentures or dental implants. A removable replacement for missing teeth, dentures can be made…
Treating Bite Problems in Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Staten Island dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain…
Staten Island Dental Care Cosmetic Dentistry – A Reason To Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Hello friends of Staten Island Dental Care! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our state-of-the-art Staten Island general dentistry practice. We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of actual Staten…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush, Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Today in our Staten Island general dentistry blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits Staten Island residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses.…
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Are you one of the many Staten Island men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is…
Staten Island Dental Care Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Staten Island Dental Care, one of the most common complaints we hear from Staten Island general dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though…
Get Your Teeth In Shape, Staten Island!
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
These days Staten Island residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at…
Saliva And Staten Island’s Dental Health
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hi. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in the Staten Island area may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of…
Diet Changes For Healthier Teeth In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hello, I am Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’ I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Staten Island general dentistry practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can improve your oral health?…
