Hi, I’m cosmetic dentist Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. If you are one of my existing patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My comfortable team and I love taking care of our Staten Island area patients. Today’s article is for Staten Island area people…
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The Staten Island Dental Care Guide To Dental X-Rays
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Staten Island general dentistry blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of…
Lighten Up In Staten Island
Hello! Today’s dental article is for Staten Island people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark…
Staten Island Dental Care Smile Makeovers: It’s Not Just About Your Teeth
I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Staten Island cosmetic dental practice since 1976. Each one of my Staten Island smile makeover clients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as a…
Looking For A Dentist In Staten Island
Looking for a dentist in Staten Island is sometimes a simple matter of word of mouth. The most common way for people to find a dentist in a new area such as Staten Island is to ask a friend or neighbor. ‘Who is your dentist?’ is a common question. The answer is usually followed up…
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry In Staten Island
Hello, I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Staten Island are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two…
Bright Smiles In Staten Island
Hello Staten Island! Do you want brighter, whiter teeth? Most Staten Island folks notice their teeth dulling as the years go by, but some foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth at any age. Over-the-counter tooth whitening products like kits, strips, or toothpastes may slightly lighten stains, but for a truly brilliant smile, general…
Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Staten Island Dental Patients?
Hello, welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually endanger the oral health of Staten Island Dental Care dentistry patients. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a more common problem among older adults, however, people of…
Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable in Staten Island
Pain isn’t fun. Your Staten Island dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at Staten Island Dental Care have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you…
This Is The Year For A New Smile!
Hello, I am dentist Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog. Because my chosen profession is cosmetic dentistry, I create total smile makeovers for my clients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. I have dedicated my professional…


