In New York and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most pervasive childhood dilemmas, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Matlach Dental is here to help our dental patients fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and commingle with plaque…
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Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Categories: Dental health, TMJ treatment
Here is the Matlach Dental guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal bite or…
Help for Tetracycline Stains at Matlach Dental
Categories: Beautiful smile, Dental health
Here at Matlach Dental, our mission is to make the smiles of all New York dental patients white and bright. My name is Robert Matlach and today we are going to talk about ways to enhance your beautiful smile. Maybe as a teen you were prescribed tetracycline to combat acne, but have now been left…
The 411 on TMJ in Huntington, NY
Categories: Dental health, TMJ treatment
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be signs of serious oral health issues. Some ailments with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also also called TMJ because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not…
Focusing On The Top 3 At Matlach Dental
Categories: Beautiful smile, Dental health
I’m Robert Matlach. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Huntington, New York since 2000. I have found amazing people in this community. At Matlach Dental, we focus on three important things as we attempt to be your dental provider of choice. Family We want to be the dental practice families count on for quality care,…
Tooth Tips For Traveling From Matlach Dental
Categories: Beautiful smile, Dental health
If you will be leaving on an extended trip, make sure it won’t interfere with any dental needs. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with Matlach Dental before leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking you to developing areas without good dental care options. This quick exam will help…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only problem is that many people brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gum recession. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth root. It results…
Why You Should Have Your Teeth Professionally Cleaned at Matlach Dental
Categories: Beautiful smile, Dental health
Having a bright, healthy smile can be a major confidence booster. Professional teeth cleaning at Matlach Dental is one of the most effective ways to achieve a healthy smile. Not only does it help to remove surface stains and discoloration, but it also helps to promote overall oral health. Professional teeth cleaning at Matlach Dental…
Don’t Let A Simple Dental Problem Become Serious in Huntington
Categories: Dental health, Teeth whitening
Today in the Matlach Dental dental blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease,…
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Hello, and welcome to Matlach Dental. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: ‘What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?’ The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride is found in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust the fluoride content of their municipal water.…
