Oral health

At Staten Island Dental Care, many of our new patients come to us because a current patient  recommended us to a friend. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is so pleased with our care, it is…

At Staten Island Dental Care we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning.  If you skip them because you don’t think you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason. In the last few decades, lung and breast cancer have had a lot…

At Staten Island Dental Care, keeping our patients in excellent dental health is much easier when we have thorough information about their teeth and gums. Pictures are, indeed, worth a thousand words. Pictures, in the form of x-rays, are more useful than written notes. They show us what’s going on below the surface of your…

At Staten Island Dental Care, we are enthusiastic about providing patient-focused dental care of the highest standard. We are here to help you achieve excellent dental health. You could be our next success story! What is patient-focused care? A check-up with no cavities? A sensational smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding…

Millions of Americans experience tooth sensitivity to one degree or another, causing them to avoid certain foods and beverages. If this sounds like you, please talk to us about it at Staten Island Dental Care. People with sensitive teeth are most likely to have problems with temperature. Hot or cold things, like ice cream, can…

Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Staten Island Dental Care we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand out free…

Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. This blog post from Staten Island Dental Care has two fabulously quick ideas for overcoming exhaustion in favor of brushing and flossing late at night. Idea #1 Drag Tongue Along Teeth As you lie in bed and realize you forgot to brush, drag your tongue over…

This message from Staten Island Dental Care is about stress, your dental health, and your smile. When you have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school…

This message from Staten Island Dental Care is about the importance of tooth enamel, and keeping it healthy. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you can avoid many dental ailments. You’ll minimize the risk of getting cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack, and you can avoid many causes of…