We tend to associate cavities with children, but the truth is that you can get a cavity in one of your teeth at any age. You can minimize the risk, and even prevent cavities, with daily brushing and regular checkups at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Most people have at least one cavity by…
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Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
This post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY concentrates on the preparation required for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone. The bone and the post grow together and become a solid foundation for one or more artificial teeth. This…
You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces
Clear braces are here to stay! Clear braces bring crooked teeth into proper alignment but without any conspicuous metal brackets. When the treatment is finished you are left with a beautiful new smile. Clear braces are available at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Clear braces are sometimes called invisible braces. The proper name for…
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Remember when being a toothless five-year-old charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a connecting piece called an…
Saliva And Dental Health
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this blog post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we examine saliva, and its role in your dental health. Don’t be squeamish! Saliva is mostly water. No surprise there. A small portion of it, though, is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the mouth is…
The Tea And Teeth Question
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
Here’s a riddle from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including tea. Over time, tea…
Dental Miracles Seen And Unseen At Matlach Dental
Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures, like what we provide at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, can be extremely visible. Think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Many other procedures are less visible but contribute to a healthy, brilliant smile. In this blog post we will examine three cutting-edge cosmetic dental treatments:…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Hello! Whether you stumbled upon the blog of Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! If you are in need of a dentist or are not happy with your current dentist, we invite you to visit our office, meet our caring staff, and discuss your dental needs. We…
Whitening vs Bleaching At Matlach Dental
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental service that we provide almost daily at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Everyone, it seems, would like to have a brighter smile. Our teeth whitening patients affirm that a whiter smile boosts self confidence and can take years of wear and discoloration away to reveal a brighter…
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY is about teeth grinding. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a common behavior in people of all ages. It is when someone involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. It can happen during the day or night and in children and adults. Some people grind…
