Taking care of your oral health is about more than just a bright smile—it’s a crucial part of maintaining your overall well-being. Preventative dentistry is the key to catching potential dental problems early, saving you time, discomfort, and money down the line. If you’re in Huntington, NY (or nearby areas like Centerport and Halesite), Dr.…
Dental health
A Healthy Smile in Huntington, NY: Tips for Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common yet preventable dental condition that affects millions of people each year. It begins with inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and, if untreated, can progress to more severe issues like receding gums and tooth loss. Fortunately, residents of Huntington, NY, can take simple but effective steps…
7 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your priceless teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most New York men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease,…
Let’s Make A Plan
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
When you are passionate about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Inconsistent effort is seldom effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have observed…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Dr. Robert Matlach of Matlach Dental. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My caring team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Huntington area. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for a cleaning…
Bridging The Gap With Matlach Dental
Hello Huntington smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let Matlach Dental fill the gap for you and help you get your remarkable smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth and help you chew and speak properly. A bridge consists…
Unmasking the Threat of Gum Disease and At-Risk Individuals in New York
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
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…
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…
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…
