Many Staten Island residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason people are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill.…
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Your Dentist Provides Comprehensive Oral Care
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most men and women know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health dilemmas your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health…
Seven Ways You Can Break Your Teeth And How To Protect Them In New York
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Your teeth are among the most important structures in your body. They are responsible for tasks such as biting, chewing, and speaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can accidentally break your teeth. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and long-term disability. At Staten Island Dental Care – Dr. Frederick Hecht we want…
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
If you’ve ever visited our blog here at Staten Island Dental Care, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a year as well.…
Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Kids grow up. Every parent knows that, and knows the mixed feelings that come with it. When they’re toddlers we take them to a pediatric dentist. How do we know when the time has come to transition to a general dental practice? At Staten Island Dental Care we have some thoughts on that. Generally speaking,…
The Reality of Low Self-esteem Due to Crooked Teeth
Straight teeth are easier to care for, but a poorly-aligned bite isn’t necessarily a serious dental health issue. Depending on the severity of the misalignment, though, crooked teeth can have a negative impact on self-esteem. We can correct a bad bite at Staten Island Dental Care. Kids don’t usually get braces for crooked teeth until…
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Staten Island Dental Care, that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. Eat Soft or…
Our Top Priority At Staten Island Dental Care
At Staten Island Dental Care, our top priority has always been our patients, and nothing is ever going to change that. Not only do we want want each one of you to enjoy excellent dental health, we want you to have a positive experience in our office. What do we mean by a positive experience?…
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing
Today’s post from Staten Island Dental Care is for patients who are trying to make flossing a habit. Here are five flossing steps, so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time. Thumb to Chest Reminder: Point your thumb at your chest to remind yourself that flossing is for you! Not for…
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Chronic bad breath can happen even when you do everything right: brushing and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and having regular checkups at Staten Island Dental Care. If you are doing everything right but still coping with bad breath, don’t make any changes right away. Brushing longer and more forcefully isn’t likely to make much…
