If possible, saving your natural teeth should always be the priority. For many patients dealing with severe tooth pain or infection, root canal therapy offers one of the most effective solutions to relieve discomfort and preserve the integrity of your natural tooth. At Matlach Dental, under the care of Dr. Robert Matlach in Huntington, NY,…
Restorative dentistry
7 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your priceless teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most New York men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease,…
Bridging The Gap With Matlach Dental
Hello Huntington smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let Matlach Dental fill the gap for you and help you get your remarkable smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth and help you chew and speak properly. A bridge consists…
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Categories: Beautiful smile, Restorative dentistry
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
How Matlach Dental in New York Can Fix a Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth can be a distressing experience, impacting not only the aesthetics of your smile but also your overall oral health. The good news is that modern dentistry offers several effective solutions for repairing a chipped tooth, restoring both the function and beauty of your smile. In this article, we’ll explore how Matlach Dental…
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the New York area. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike conventional removable dentures, complete mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard about…
Think Before You Pierce
Categories: Beautiful smile, Restorative dentistry
If you are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Dentists and doctors are continually treating acute…
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…
Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Many Huntington residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some individuals with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason individuals are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If you need…
How Can You Improve Your Smile Quickly?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative dentistry
With porcelain veneers, you can improve your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a fantastic match for natural tooth…
