Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!
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Preventing Gum Disease at Fred Hecht DDS
Categories: Dental Health
Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen.
Are You Ready to Smile Again, Staten Island?
Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth for years?
It’s time to take care of those tooth problems and get a new lease on life.
Staten Island Cosmetic Dental Artistry
In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, I do much more than recommend specific procedures. I consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of the teeth. In order to create a balanced look, the facial shape and coloring is taken into account.
Dental Crowns at Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island
Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.
Total Tooth Restoration
Many lucky Staten Island residents who have received smile makeovers at Staten Island Dental Care believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole face.
Staten Island Dental Emergencies
Categories: Dental Emergency, Dental Health
Many people will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. You could break a tooth playing a sport, accidentally dislodge a dental crown, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, see your Staten Island dentist as soon as possible!
Infant and Toddler Teeth Care
Categories: Dental Health
Though most parents know the basics of children’s dental care, Staten Island dentists continue to see cavities in young children.
Cosmetic Dentistry Options
Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry offers many exciting possibilities. Options include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, prepless veneers, replacement of crowns, dental implants, and more.
Wisdom Teeth And Your Staten Island Dentist
Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars (grinding teeth) to erupt from the gum. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. Not all people develop these teeth while others have from one to four. To prevent serious complications, wisdom teeth are often removed.
