Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health

If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Matlach Dental post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Huntington teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Matlach Dental, we see decay and gum disease far too often in teens. Possible causes…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Huntington

Are you a busy Huntington resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Matlach Dental can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. Our Legacy of Excellence At Matlach Dental we have been treating the residents of Huntington since 2000 and have seen the results of neglected teeth and…
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath

Chronic bad breath can happen to anyone. Even men and women who practice impeccable oral hygiene can suffer from the condition. Are you struggling with bad breath? Schedule an examination and deep dental cleaning at Matlach Dental in Huntington. Our dental hygienist will get all the plaque and calculus off your teeth. During your examination, doctor Robert Matlach…
Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away

What does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the New York area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results when they help you…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?

I’m Robert Matlach DDS of Matlach Dental in Huntington. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree…
The Matlach Dental Guide To Veneers

It’s easy to see why Huntington smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver stunning results for my New York area patients. If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The porcelain…
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry

When was the last time you looked in the mirror? Were you totally satisfied with what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out at these 5 great reasons to talk to your New York dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little…
How To Get The Whitest Teeth

Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us Huntington residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then Matlach Dental can help you achieve that dazzling smile you deserve. Today we want to share some tips on teeth…
Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary

Many Huntington residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some individuals with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason individuals are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If you need…