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, […]
Dental health
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 […]
Matlach Dental: A Reason to Smile
Hello, friends of Matlach Dental! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you back. We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of smile makeover patients, you are probably not aware of the limitless possibilities. There is virtually no dental problem […]
An Ugly Duckling In Your Mouth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you […]
Help Me, I’m Afraid Of The Dentist!
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you are afraid of your dentist, you are not alone. At Matlach Dental, we encounter many nervous dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline any recommended care. The consultation also […]
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right
As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at Matlach Dental is one […]
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
One common excuse often given by people who don’t floss is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, here are some suggestions for when to fit this important dental health habit into your day. The […]
Professional Teeth Whitening In Huntington
Categories: Dental health, Teeth whitening
A dazzling smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee and red wine worsen the staining. Most people are aware […]
