Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst, it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Some people have…
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What’s On Your Dental Wish List?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
How would you like to improve your smile? At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we use cosmetic dentistry and other procedures to improve smiles every day. If you’re not satisfied with your smile, rest assured there is a procedure for you. Here is a sampling of what we can do to improve your smile:…
Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the flashy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we offer cosmetic dentistry to keeping you looking great and feeling confident. Few of us were born with perfect teeth. Cosmetic dentistry means using…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this message from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we discuss something about cavities you might not know. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is not entirely true. In the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. There are five main stages to…
Modern Dentistry In Huntington With No Oxen Hooves
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
One of the essential habits of good dental health is daily brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we recommend you use one with the ADA seal. That seal ensures that the toothpaste has been tested, claims are being met, and the…
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we want the best possible dental health for all of our patients. That means regular checkups at our office, but there’s plenty you can do at home, too. Do remember you are just clearing the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Saliva makes some people a little squeamish, but it’s important stuff: a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, and this can contribute to poor dental health. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we recommend a new toothbrush about every three months. How often you replace your toothbrush depends, of course, on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly, that you…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, Restorative dentistry
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth, they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep our patients aware and…
