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Good Oral Hygiene Habits Encompass Several Factors

May 26, 2017

The American Dental Association offers a series of recommendations and guidelines to help American consumers to maintain a healthy mouth. This encompasses several important factors, to help you be consistent with your oral hygiene habits, and prevent oral health maladies. Brushing your teeth twice per day and flossing each night, is critical for removing plaque […]

Wisdom Teeth: Removing the Third Molars for a Healthier Smile

December 07, 2017

Your wisdom teeth are not always welcome in your smile. This is because there isnt always room for them in the mouth when they try to come in. As the last of your teeth erupt, these third molars usually make their debut in the teen year or young adult years. Much of the time, then […]

You Can Have a More Attractive Smile from Dental Veneers

November 24, 2017

A white and attractive smile can certainly help you feel more confident in your business and social life. This is especially true if your career involves a lot of face-to-face interactions with clients and coworkers. When you smile is affected by chronic dental stains, minor physical defects, and other cosmetic imperfections it can leave you []

What You Should Know About Medication and Your Teeth

November 17, 2016

You probably know that there are a number of things you should do to protect your teeth. The health of your mouth can actually affect the health of your entire body. For this reason, we recommend being conscientious of the medications you take and telling our dentist about any medications you take. There are more […]

Tips on Protecting Your Holiday Smile

November 16, 2017

Are you interested in having a top-notch holiday smile? If so, then our dentist, Dr. Matthew Scaffa, has some helpful tips for you! Unfortunately, there are many things that can harm your smile and even alter your oral health, which is why its important to protect your smile in all you do. The tips our […]

The Reasons Why You Should Clean Your Smile

October 26, 2017

Do you think brushing, flossing, rinsing, and visiting your dentist, Dr. Matthew Scaffa, is a waste of time? Or do you wonder why you need to do these things in the first place? If so, our dental team is here to tell you that oral hygiene isnt a waste of time and its quite important […]

Untreated Periodontitis Can Lead to the Loss of Multiple Teeth

October 20, 2017

If the gum inflammation of gingivitis goes untreated by a professional dentist like Dr. Matthew Scaffa, the periodontal infection will continue to spread. In the time it can worsen into a severe gum infection or periodontitis. As it continues to progress this serious oral health condition can cause your gums to recede from the base […]

It's Time to Treat the Causes of Your Dry Mouth

September 20, 2017

If you have a dry mouth, its time to do something about it. Dry mouth is a health issue that can result in serious dental problems. Its also known as xerostomia and it involves a decrease in saliva production. This is dangerous for your smile because saliva frequently washes bacteria and other harmful substances away […]

Flossing with Waxed or Unwaxed Floss

September 05, 2017

Are you wondering which floss to choose? If so, you have come to the right place! Here at Dental Art Concepts PLLC in Staten Island, New York, our team is always happy to help you with any of your oral health questions and needs, which is why we are happy to explain to you the […]

A Dental Guard Can Help Protect Your Teeth from Damage Caused by Grinding Your Teeth

August 28, 2017

Bruxism is a condition associated with grinding your teeth at night. In adults, it is often related to unresolved, chronic stress. Some people have also started grinding their teeth due to allergies. The excess pressure and grinding motion can cause dental fractures on multiple teeth. As time goes on the damaged tooth enamel can start to […]

Are There Phone Applications that Can Help My Child and Their Smile?

August 19, 2017

If you ever have a hard time motivating your child to care for their smile, then our dentist, Dr. Matthew Scaffa, might have a technique you probably havent thought of: use applications. Fortunately, there are many smartphone and tablet applications that can help your child enjoy cleaning their smile and can also help your child […]

Oral Health Services: Root Canals

July 31, 2017

Root canal treatments are required for any damage that has occurred to your pulp within your root canal. If left untouched, damage to your pulp will destroy your tooth and possibly inflict life-threatening disorders upon the body due to severe infections. To avoid this a root canal treatment is required. Your oral health services guide […]

Your Morning Coffee Can Gradually Cause Dental Stains

July 20, 2017

The outer surfaces of your teeth are clad with tooth enamel. This hard biological mineral substance is microscopically porous. When you drink dark beverages like your morning coffee, minuscule dark particles can become trapped on the surfaces of your teeth. If they are not removed in a reasonable amount of time, these minor surface stains […]