Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. Frederick Hecht, DMD. We provide comprehensive full service dentistry for clients in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bayonne and other communities in New York. Our comfortable team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Dr. Hecht exceed our clients’ expectations. At Staten Island Dental Care, we understand…
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When Style And Oral Health Collide in Staten Island
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Staten Island, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht, a dentist serving the Staten Island area. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they understand the possible consequences. First, Staten Island residents should…
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…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
General dentistry patients in the Staten Island area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. Well the answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the…
Energy Drink Warning For Staten Island
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
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…
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…
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…
Not Happy With Your Staten Island Dentist?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Staten Island dental blog visitors. Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake, or clicked here on purpose, welcome! I am Dr. Frederick Hecht. My cosmetic dental practice is called Staten Island Dental Care. We are located at 1520 Richmond Ave in Staten Island. You can find information about my practice, services, and professional…
Healthy Teeth and Your Staten Island Diet
Categories: Dental Health
A Willowbrook diet that includes foods that help your muscles and bones will also help you develop healthy gums and healthy teeth. Examples of local Willowbrook foods to include in your diet include foods rich in vitamin B such as breads and cereals. Foods rich in vitamin C, usually fruits and vegetables, help improve the health of your gums.
