Hello Staten Island! Welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht dental blog. Let’s talk about smile makeovers. Some Staten Island patients wonder if the term is synonymous with cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four porcelain veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and…
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Replace Old Silver Fillings

Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Staten Island Dental Care – Dr.…
How Is Your Smile, Staten Island?

A central goal of this blog is to encourage everyone to develop more effective oral health habits, such as proper brushing and flossing. We also want to promote the use of quality dental products.
Cosmetic dentistry is another important topic that we like to address. We offer a full menu of cosmetic dentistry services.
Does Your NYC Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?

Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative…
Tooth Colored Fillings In Staten Island

Hello! Welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our Staten Island cosmetic dentistry practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly. My name is Dr. Frederick Hecht. I…