Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Everyone, it seems, would like to have whiter teeth and a better smile. Teeth whitening at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY may be just what what you need. Of course, there are plenty of over-the-counter products you might want to try. Any…
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Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Categories: Gum disease
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we see patients with gum disease almost every day. It’s a serious matter, because gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Some people aren’t even aware they have it until we see it during a checkup. It’s…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they safe? Experimental?…
It’s Not About Vanity
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry every day. Smile enhancement with cosmetic dentistry can have positive changes on your life. The smallest improvement can boost your self-confidence. We have many techniques we can use, depending on the state of your smile: we can correct teeth that are…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth…
Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
A beautiful and healthy smile can be your best physical attribute. After all, your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we use cosmetic dentistry to help our patients get fabulous smiles. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you look at…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
Raise Your Dental IQ
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
Save Your Breath
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
