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…
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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…
Do You Want To Change The Shape Of Your Gums?
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
Most people know that cosmetic dentistry can improve the appearance of your smile. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY there are treatments to reshape or whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Do you realize how integral your soft tissues are to the overall appearance of your smile? The shape…
Patient Education Is A Priority At Matlach Dental
At Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we enjoy providing guidance on oral health. Good dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, we take the time to…
Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! Found on the outer surface of your teeth, enamel is meant to last a lifetime, and with the help of regular checkups at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, it can. Enamel may be super strong, but you still have to…
A Proud Dental Practice
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we are proud to provide our community with the best dental care possible. It’s a lot of work to run a dental office, but it’s an important function. We are commmitted to excellence in what we do. It is by now well-established that your dental health is linked…
