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…
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Energy Drink Warning For Staten Island

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…
Staten Island Dental Patients, Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!

The common household toothbrush. Every Staten Island home has at least one, and hopefully all Staten Island residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral…
Missing Teeth In Staten Island? Dentures And Implants Restore Smiles

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…
Staten Island Dental Care Cosmetic Dentistry – A Reason To Smile

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…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush, Staten Island

Today in our Staten Island general dentistry blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits Staten Island residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses.…
Staten Island Dental Care Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters

At Staten Island Dental Care, one of the most common complaints we hear from Staten Island general dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though…
Diet Changes For Healthier Teeth In Staten Island

Hello, I am Dr. Frederick Hecht of Staten Island Dental Care. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’ I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Staten Island general dentistry practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can improve your oral health?…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Staten Island Tobacco Chewers

Hello Staten Island general dentistry friends. Today’s topic is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’. Cigarette sales at most Staten Island stores have decreased in the past decade, but some Staten Island tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception in the Staten Island area (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is…
Helping Staten Island Love Dental Visits

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…