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…
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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…
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
Most people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the procedures that are available, here at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. There are porcelain veneers: a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in…
Correcting Severe Dental Problems At Matlach Dental
Each restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at Matlach Dental in Huntington NY can address a specific issue. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or has had enamel loss. Bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental problems are more extensive and require…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we highlight simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits anyone can form is to always let their toothbrush completely air dry between uses. The best way to do…
