For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, it’s more an inconvenience than anything else. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes something that is usually…
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Floss Pick Facts For Huntington
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, our team knows that most patients want to prioritize cleanliness when it comes to their teeth. But the easiest things are also the most convenient, and we find that many of them turn to floss picks instead of traditional dental floss due to how easy they are to…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have thorough information about our patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. Since they show what’s going on below the surface, they’re worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough visual oral…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
A question from the team at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is just a participant? It Starts With The Atmosphere…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Your smile is important to you, and at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY it’s our job to help keep it clean and healthy. We encourage all our patients, from newcomers to those who have been with us for years, to bring questions about their smiles to each and every checkup. In this article we’re…
Smile More, Live Better
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. You may even make a conscious effort to avoid smiling in public. Cosmetic dentistry from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY can give you a smile you’ll be proud of! There are a range of cosmetic dentistry procedures, any of…
The Matlach Dental Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Gum disease is usually the result…
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Categories: General dentistry
If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY is here for you. Millions of Americans have sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues – biting or chewing hard foods – is…
What is a Beautiful Smile Worth?
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
What is a beautiful smile worth? People who have had a smile makeover at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY say it’s worth every penny of the cost. Your smile is a part of you that you share with your family, friends, and colleagues every day. An attractive smile creates confidence. If you are uncomfortable…
