What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and steamed broccoli? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging path? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are in top shape? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or…
Dental health
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Matlach Dental
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Hello New York dental blog visitors, welcome to the Matlach Dental blog. I am Doctor Robert Matlach of Matlach Dental in Huntington. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off for the multiple office visits…
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. At Robert Matlach Dental, our team can determine if you’d benefit from a professional teeth whitening treatment. Extrinsic tooth stains are the easiest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist in Huntington, NY
Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the Huntington area and around New York is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason to…
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health at Matlach Dental
Visiting Matlach Dental in Huntington for biannual dental checkups and cleanings can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times. But you may benefit in ways you never guessed. A recent study showed that men and women who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a…
How Matlach Dental in Huntington, New York Can Help You Avoid Tooth Pain
Tooth pain, often described as one of the most agonizing experiences, can stem from various causes, from the mundane to the serious. Understanding the root of tooth pain and seeking professional care is paramount to maintaining a pain-free smile. At Matlach Dental in New York, we’re committed to helping you prevent and alleviate tooth pain,…
A Youthful Smile At Any Age in Huntington
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – aging is not for wimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental dilemmas, for instance. At Robert Matlach Dental, we can protect your smile at any age. Many dental problems common among retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel,…
The Matlach Dental Guide To Teeth Whitening
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s a cost-effective way to upgrade your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things Matlach Dental recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist for a consultation first. There are several…
Toothache Relief at Matlach Dental in Huntington
A toothache is probably the most common dental problem we see at Robert Matlach Dental. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force. 1. You sip a cold drink and–bam!–tooth pain. When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually taps the layer underneath. This is called the dentin.…
Persistent Dry Mouth?
Many residents in our Huntington community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious dilemma. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to severe health problems. Robert Matlach…
