Many dental patients in the Staten Island areas may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are the…
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Cosmetic Dentistry Gives Staten Island Residents Perfect Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hi. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht, and I’ve been a dentist here in Staten Island since 1976. One of my favorite things about being a dentist is seeing how my Staten Island area patients find renewed confidence in themselves after a smile makeover. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your smile, call me today at 718-761-5757…
Sedation Dentistry At Staten Island Dental Care
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Dental visits can be extremely stressful and for some Staten Island residents, the fear and anxiety associated with a trip to the dentist prevents them from getting the care they need. At Staten Island Dental Care we provide the best oral sedation dentistry available. We will accommodate your needs with minimal, moderate, or deep sedation.…
Stick Out Your Tongue In Staten Island!
Categories: Dental Health
As health professionals, we know that Staten Island dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums, but we sometimes overlook the importance of the tongue. Have you ever considered all the amazing things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This strong…
The Staten Island Dental Care Guide To Dental X-Rays
Categories: General Dentistry
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…
Looking For A Dentist In Staten Island
Categories: General Dentistry
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…
Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Staten Island Dental Patients?
Categories: Dental Health
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
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
Fighting Gum Disease With Tooth Brushing Basics In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health
Why should everyone in Staten Island brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent periodontal disease. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of plaque. If we…
