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…
Dental health
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…
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Gum disease is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. When you don’t brush and floss on a regular basis there is a build-up of plaque, which hardens into a substance called tartar. That’s why we…
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we perform root canal therapy routinely. A Straightforward Procedure Root canals are not all that complicated. The most important thing to remember is that the procedure is done to save…
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Saliva is an important part of good oral health. Without an adequate flow, you’d find it very difficult to chew and swallow. If you have a problem with dry mouth, let us know at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Saliva is produced by several glands in and around the mouth, and it is mostly…
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
There are lots of people out there who feel pain when they sip coffee or eat ice cream, or take a bite out of something hard. If sensitive teeth are a problem for you, talk to us about it at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. In many cases, sensitive teeth respond to something as…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
We fill a lot of cavities at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle. The…
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some of its…
