Hello friends of Staten Island Dental Care! Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the…
Porcelain Veneers
Do You Have Sore Gums?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Every Staten Island general dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
General dentistry patients in the Staten Island area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. Well the answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the…
Energy Drink Warning For Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hello. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Staten Island teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of these general dentistry patients take…
Veneers Create Stunning Smiles in Staten Island
Categories: Porcelain Veneers
Veneers have myriad applications in Staten Island cosmetic smile dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Staten Island dental clients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they look…
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…
Staten Island Wants Silver Screen Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Staten Island dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can…
Family Dentistry
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Our cosmetic dental practice, Staten Island Dental Care, specializes in family dentistry . If you have a family and are looking for a dentist that can put you and your children at ease while providing top of the line dental care, give us a call. You can reach Staten Island Dental Care at 718-761-5757. Staten…
Wear A Crown In Staten Island
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns
Some Staten Island residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that…
Porcelain Veneers and Instant Orthodontics For Staten Island
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
If you have been paying attention to the Staten Island orthodontics scene in recent years, you probably know about invisible braces and speed braces. These new teeth straightening procedures have been welcomed by many people, especially Staten Island adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces. There’s more good news for Staten Island area…
