Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a stealthy adversary that can creep into our mouths with little warning. For some individuals, the risk of developing gum disease is significantly higher due to various factors. Matlach Dental, located in Huntington, New York, is dedicated to shedding light on the importance of understanding gum disease…
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Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Categories: Beautiful smile, Restorative dentistry
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
Preventing Tooth Decay in Huntington
Categories: Beautiful smile, Dental health
In New York and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most pervasive childhood dilemmas, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Matlach Dental is here to help our dental patients fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and commingle with plaque…
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Categories: Dental health, TMJ treatment
Here is the Matlach Dental guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal bite or…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Categories: Beautiful smile, Dental implants
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about reinventing your smile? Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…
You Be The Judge in Huntington
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are researching smile transformations, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Doctor Matlach of Matlach Dental. You can discuss your smile makeover…
Teeth Whitening Options at Matlach Dental in the Huntington, New York Area
A bright, white smile projects warmth, and health, and makes a positive first impression. But over time, teeth can lose their natural luster, becoming dull or yellow due to various factors. If you’re looking to recapture the brilliance of your smile, Matlach Dental, a leading dental practice in the Huntington, New York area, can help.…
Sparkling Smiles At Matlach Dental
Categories: Beautiful smile, Teeth whitening
Welcome to the Matlach Dental dental blog, Huntington! I am doctor Robert Matlach. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. New York area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from staining, it is critical…
Help for Tetracycline Stains at Matlach Dental
Categories: Beautiful smile, Dental health
Here at Matlach Dental, our mission is to make the smiles of all New York dental patients white and bright. My name is Robert Matlach and today we are going to talk about ways to enhance your beautiful smile. Maybe as a teen you were prescribed tetracycline to combat acne, but have now been left…
The 411 on TMJ in Huntington, NY
Categories: Dental health, TMJ treatment
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be signs of serious oral health issues. Some ailments with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also also called TMJ because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not…
