The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called the alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a durable foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to constantly produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When…
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Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Many health-conscious individuals exercise regularly, and some depend on sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help keep electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel is compromised, those pearly whites are more staining, discoloration, and decay. Nobody…
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
This message from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY is about the cost of dental implants. You can’t buy them at Costco. You can’t compare price tags on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s site. There is a reason for this. A tooth implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all, and the price depends on many factors.…
When it Comes to Your Smile, Don’t Settle For Less
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we have cosmetic dentistry solutions that improve any smile. As the years go by, teeth naturally lose their youthful luster. They are also subjected to any number of unforeseen difficulties,…
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics (1983): This…
