Hello Staten Island dental friends. Welcome to my Staten Island Dental Care blog. This site is for my remarkable New York patients and anyone in the Staten Island area who is seeking: A smile makeover Quick solutions to any immediate oral problems A dental practice that focuses on preventative care An experienced cosmetic dentist who…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Look Younger With A Smile Makeover In Staten Island
Categories: Smile Makeover
Welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care dental blog! I am Dr. Frederick Hecht. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can totally transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Staten…
Stay Out Of The Staten Island Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
You would never consider running a red light on a busy Staten Island street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht, a dentist serving the Staten Island area, and…
Staten Island Dental Care Tooth Tips For Traveling
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
If you live in the Staten Island area and are planning to take a vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you coordinate your dental care with your travel schedule. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your Staten Island family dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip…
Great Value Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
The worry about finding general dentistry at a great value is one of the biggest reasons why many people in the Staten Island area avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available in Staten Island at Staten Island Dental Care, and we want to help you get the dental care you…
Your Unique Smile – Only Better!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Staten Island! If you are unhappy with your smile, it’s time to change that. I am Dr. Fred Hecht. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Staten Island since 1976. During my career, I have established a reputation for excellence while providing care for many fantastic Staten Island residents. Performing extreme smile makeovers…
Celebrity Smiles In Staten Island Without The Annoying Paparazzi
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
Hello friends of Staten Island Dental Care! Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the…
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Staten Island Dental Care
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Staten Island area dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years. There was a time when Staten Island blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make…
Tooth Colored Fillings In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hello! Welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our Staten Island cosmetic dentistry 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 Dr. Frederick Hecht. I…
Do You Have Sore Gums?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Every Staten Island general dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the…
