General Dentistry

Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Staten Island Dental Care we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The acid…

Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with all your responsibilities. At Staten Island Dental Care, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams…

Choosing a toothbrush for your child might not sound like a very critical issue, but it’s more important than you might think. With that in mind, Staten Island Dental Care has some suggestions. The most important consideration is probably that your youngster likes the toothbrush. That makes it far more likely he or she will…

You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at Staten Island Dental Care, we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities.…

Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Staten Island Dental Care twice a year. Your dental health strategy should…

Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Staten Island Dental Care. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and adults. Some people…

In this message from Staten Island Dental Care, we discuss something about cavities you might not know. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is not entirely true. In the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. There are five main stages to cavities. Our…