Dental crowns are restorations cemented over a tooth. They are held in place with a strong adhesive, but on occasion they can come off, especially after a number of years have gone by. Here are some tips from Staten Island Dental Care if this should happen to you. Here’s what to do: Find the crown…
Dental Emergency
Help! My Crown Came Off!

Staten Island Dental Care asks you to imagine the following scenario: you are chewing an apple and hear a strange sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come off. Now what? Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds of dollars) can be re-cemented. But it’s vital that you…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic

There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See Dr. Frederick Hecht right away and get on with life. Dr. Frederick Hecht at Staten Island Dental Care can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, even…
Can You Handle A Dental Emergency?

For any dental emergency or other oral condition, call an urgent dental care office or Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island.
Staten Island Dental Emergencies

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!