It’s not just about looks. According to research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. You Can Beautify Your Smile Our smile makeover patients who have undergone restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Matlach Dental in Huntington have experienced this phenomenon…
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The Future Of Tooth Decay In Huntington
Categories: Beautiful smile, Dental health
Dental patients in the New York area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This…
The Link Between Gum Disease and Viral Infections
Categories: Dental health
The pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a well-functioning immune system. Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The variation in the seriousness of COVID-19 illness is due, in part, to the strength of natural biological defenses. Of course, you may be wondering why we’re talking about…
Trust Doctor Matlach For Accurate Dental Info
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it assists in living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Categories: General dentistry, Gum disease
Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause permanent damage such…
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
Categories: General dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Today’s post discusses the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. The Third Molars Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt when a person is eighteen or nineteen. Many dentists recommend…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Categories: Dental Crowns, General dentistry
Today’s article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Matlach Dental post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Huntington teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Matlach Dental, we see decay and gum disease far too often in teens. Possible causes…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Huntington
Are you a busy Huntington resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Matlach Dental can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. Our Legacy of Excellence At Matlach Dental we have been treating the residents of Huntington since 2000 and have seen the results of neglected teeth and…
