At Staten Island Dental Care, we are concerned with the dental health of each of our patients. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: what it is, and why it is so beneficial to your dental health. The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in…
Restorative Dentistry
Don’t Skip That Checkup! Restorative Dentistry in Staten Island
Sometimes your to-do list has more things on it than can be accomplished in the time you have available. But Staten Island Dental Care urges you to never put off your regular appointments. If you do, what might have been a simple checkup could turn into restorative dentistry. We want all of our patients to…
You Have Nothing To Lose Except Loose Dentures
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
Today’s dental technology has solved the problem of aggravating loose-fitting dentures with a fantastic tooth replacement option. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice…
Tooth-Colored Fillings in NYC
Categories: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Hello! Welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care dental blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our outstanding Staten Island dental practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly. My name is Frederick Hecht,…
Staten Island Dental Patients Want A Choice In Dental Fillings
Categories: General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Today, let’s talk about dental fillings. Most dental patients in the Staten Island area have a few fillings in their mouth.
6 Characteristics Of A Beautiful Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
It has been said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, however, when it comes to teeth, there are some features that are generally considered pleasing:
Staten Island Dental Care Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Categories: Dental Health, Restorative Dentistry
Here at Staten Island Dental Care, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the hardest parts of the body, but it is non-renewable so it is important not to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect tooth enamel. Even…
Missing Teeth In Staten Island? Dentures And Implants Restore Smiles
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
If you have had years of dental problems or are embarrassed by your teeth, our comfortable team at Staten Island Dental Care can help you find the restoration procedure right for you. You could be a candidate for complete or partial dentures or dental implants. A removable replacement for missing teeth, dentures can be made…
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Are you one of the many Staten Island men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is…
