Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it assists in living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the…
General dentistry
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Categories: General dentistry, Gum disease
Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause permanent damage such…
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
Categories: General dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Today’s post discusses the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. The Third Molars Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt when a person is eighteen or nineteen. Many dentists recommend…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Categories: Dental Crowns, General dentistry
Today’s article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Matlach Dental post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Huntington teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Matlach Dental, we see decay and gum disease far too often in teens. Possible causes…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Huntington
Are you a busy Huntington resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Matlach Dental can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. Our Legacy of Excellence At Matlach Dental we have been treating the residents of Huntington since 2000 and have seen the results of neglected teeth and…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Welcome to our blog! Today’s article answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to help with removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Forceful brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering…
Bad Breath Treatment at Matlach Dental
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Robert Matlach of Matlach Dental, a full-service dental office in Huntington, New York. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant, annoying, and potentially embarrassing condition. Masking Symptoms is Not a Cure Bacteria that live in your mouth cause the bad smell. Breath mints…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
I’m Robert Matlach DDS of Matlach Dental in Huntington. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree…
