Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Gum disease is usually the result…
Dental health
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for…
Yes, We Treat Bad Breath
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Mouthwash can leave your breath minty fresh, but it isn’t a cure for chronic bad breath. At best, it is a temporary mask. If you cope with bad breath on a regular basis, ask us about it next time you’re at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Ordinary bad breath is caused by the things…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This article is about some of the most common conditions that should be discussed with us, at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay (cavities) occurs when plaque combines with the sugars and/or starches…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Every checkup at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY includes a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider this…
Raise Your Dental IQ
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Little things you can do every day can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is…
Save Your Breath
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on the…
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent them in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we are here to help you. How can you lift the cavity curse?…
Get Your Teeth In Shape, New York!
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to your soul, then…
