Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in family pictures they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person could use a smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care. There are many reasons a dental patient could be shy…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
This blog post from Staten Island Dental Care looks at cosmetic dentistry. Have you ever taken a spontaneous trip to the store looking completely unkempt, in a rush to buy an emergency item – say cough medicine or something for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you…
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
A cosmetic dentistry smile makeover is transformative for a person who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do that. A smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care can improve your life in ways that many men and women do…
You Know It When You See It
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
You may not be able to express why all the elements blend in perfect harmony, but you know it when you see it. I’m talking about a beautiful smile, like you can get with a smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care. What characteristics are we talking about? You may be surprised at how many…
The Guide To Teeth Whitening
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s an economical way to upgrade your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings, and just one facet of a smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care. Here are 5 things we recommend when it comes to teeth…
Worried About Dental Visits?
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. We see it almost every day at Staten Island Dental Care, and offer sedation dentistry to those who need it. “How can I manage anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about…
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
This post from Staten Island Dental Care focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced dental health care against those who didn’t. The patients who received the more intense care were 56 percent less likely to…
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
Today’s post is for people who are discouraged because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their dental health. We want to urge you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Staten Island Dental Care is eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many men…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In today’s post, let’s look at some specifics about brushing your teeth, and its importance to dental health. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when properly brushing. Working up a good foam is accomplished by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Staten Island Dental Care, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists? How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to hammer…
