There’s long been a debate about whether or not fluoride is an effective, safe way to improve your oral health. After years of study, though, the dental community has come to a consensus that fluoride use is a must. Today, we’re going to walk you through why you need it, and how to use it. This will help you have... read more »

Dr. Iqbal Sayed and the team at Patchogue Dental Service PC in Patchogue, New York want to see you every six months. Regular checkups are key to preventing serious oral health problems. But do you really need a six-month annual checkup? Or would you be fine going fewer times per year? A lot of people ask this question, so we... read more »

Do you think you may grind your teeth at night? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people suffer from teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, which leads to many oral health complications. The best way to treat this condition is to see a specialist like our dentist, Dr. Iqbal Sayed with Patchogue Dental Service PC in Patchogue, New... read more »

Many patients face the common yet dangerous condition of tooth decay, which can develop from poor oral hygiene, not visiting the dentist, or eating a diet that has lots of carbohydrates. If bacteria affects the teeth, it can weaken the tooth enamel to the point that a cavity forms as a hole in the tooth. While it is a common... read more »

If you’re a teen who wants a top-notch oral health, then you have come to the right blog. Our dentist, Dr. Iqbal Sayed, is happy to give you the tips and information you need to have strong and healthy teeth, gums, and smile as a teen. There are many things you can do to achieve your goals. Those things are:... read more »

Sometimes, due to accidents, tooth decay, or other oral emergencies, you end up with missing teeth. Dentures are a great option for filling in your smile! There are two kinds of dentures, partial dentures and complete dentures. Partial dentures fill in one or more missing teeth in a row; complete dentures replace all of your teeth. Partial dentures attach onto... read more »

Are your teeth out of place? Does your upper or lower jaw protrude further out than the other? Do you often accidentally bite your inner gums? If so, Invisalign® orthodontic aligners can help you. Orthodontic aligners come in all shapes and sizes, but few types offer the flexibility and comfort of Invisalign. Invisalign clear aligner system is not only nearly... read more »

Some kids love the dentist thanks to the attention they get and even seem to enjoy having their teeth cleaned. Some children are also excited by getting a new toothbrush or a toy after visiting the dentist. Conversely, many children won’t enjoy visiting their dentist. In fact, some children may even bite their dentist because they’re scared. If you have... read more »

If you want a strong and successful oral health, then it’s best to prevent gum disease as much as possible. However, sometimes it’s difficult to completely fight gum disease and one day you might fall victim to it. If this is the case, then it’s best to treat the disease at the early stages of development. In order to do... read more »