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…
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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…
Your Famous Smile
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
This message from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY looks at cosmetic dentistry, and what it can do for your smile. How do celebrities keep brilliant white smiles that are always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Maybe. Do they avoid tobacco? Some do, but smoking is often a…
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
Gum contouring from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY is a procedure that is good for people who want to change the appearance of their gumline. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of your teeth, it may seem that your teeth are too small and out of proportion with…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a tooth implant. Infection. Any surgical procedure…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: General dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. While the cement is strong and reliable, they have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing, or eating something sticky. Here…
Less Is More At Matlach Dental In Huntington
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
There are new developments in modern dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine them with the experience of the team at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers,…
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Categories: Dental health
Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics (1983): This…
