Hello. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Staten Island teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of these general dentistry patients take…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Pregnancy And Oral Health In Staten Island
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
In today’s Staten Island Dental Care blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. Frederick Hecht and I want all Staten Island area expectant mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential dental…
Mouthwash Facts In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hi, I am Dr. Frederick Hecht and this is the Staten Island Dental Care family dentistry blog. In today’s post I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Staten Island residents use mouthwashes to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good dental hygiene starts with a thorough…
Veneers Create Stunning Smiles in Staten Island
Categories: Porcelain Veneers
Veneers have myriad applications in Staten Island cosmetic smile dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Staten Island dental clients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they look…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Staten Island Dental Care
Categories: Endodontics, Sedation Dentistry
Hello Staten Island dental blog visitors, welcome to the Staten Island Dental Care blog. I am Dr. Frederick Hecht and I specialize in cosmetic and sedation dentistry. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off…
Treating Bite Problems in Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Staten Island dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain…
Staten Island Dental Care Cosmetic Dentistry – A Reason To Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Hello friends of Staten Island Dental Care! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our state-of-the-art Staten Island general dentistry practice. We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of actual Staten…
Saliva And Staten Island’s Dental Health
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Hi. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in the Staten Island area may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of…
Staten Island Wants Silver Screen Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Staten Island dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can…
Helping Staten Island Love Dental Visits
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
It’s no secret that most Staten Island people dread going to the dentist. Everyone knows it and despite your best efforts, even your Staten Island area dentist knows it. But when you start visiting your dentist for the latest cosmetic dentistry treatments, you may find that you LOVE going to the dentist! Dentists in Staten…
