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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…