Caring for Kids
Dr. Lau works to make sure children of all ages feel at ease and enjoy themselves, so bring your whole family along! Rest assured your child will receive the latest advances in children’s dentistry, delivered with care, thoughtfulness, and compassion. We encourage good dental care habits in children and enjoy teaching them how to maintain their teeth. We look forward to seeing them for their first dental visit when they are a year old and watching them develop year after year.
We strive to ensure that this and future generations of children grow up without a fear of dentistry. According to our many happy parents, we are succeeding. Our office is a relaxed and happy place children enjoy visiting. Whether you have an active seven-year-old or a scared three-year-old, we are here to help.
Bensonhurst Smiles
Chung Hin Lau, DDS
6306 18 Ave, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-4044
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Missing Teeth? Dental Implants Help You ‘Grow’ New Ones
Dental implants are an ideal way to replace missing teeth. From the front of your smile, where they are most visible, to the back, where they provide eating stability, implants can help you reclaim a beautiful and healthy smile. Unlike bridges or removable dentures, which rest on top of the gums, dental implants are placed beneath the gums. The “tooth” placed on an implant appears real, because it comes through the gums just like the original did – it’s like growing a new tooth! Implants can replace any number of lost teeth. Even those without teeth can benefit from implants, because they can replace their dentures with teeth that don’t move around while talking and don’t need to be removed for sleeping. Since we handle the entire process from implant placement to crown fabrication, there’s no need for a referral to another office.
Bensonhurst Smiles
Chung Hin Lau, DDS
6306 18 Ave, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-4044
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We emphasize the aesthetic side of our work because we realize that when your smile looks good, you feel great!
We utilize the best combination of preventive care, tooth-colored fillings, and restorative techniques for optimum
dental health. Before you undergo treatment, we can show you photos and videos to give you an idea of final results.
Today’s smile makeovers are so easy (and affordable!) that there’s really no reason why you can’t have the perfectly
beautiful, natural-looking smile you’ve been wanting.
Bensonhurst Smiles
Chung Hin Lau, DDS
6306 18 Ave, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-4044
BensonhurstSmiles.com
Chung Hin Lau, DDS, earned
his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine and
then completed a General Practice Residency at Westchester Medical Center. He is an enthusiastic dentist with demonstrated
competencies in general dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, pediatrics, cosmetics,
and implant dentistry.
Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. Dr. Lau and his dental team dedicate a lot of
time to ensuring their patients’ comfort. They keep themselves updated with the most current dental advancements by attending
various continuing education classes. As dental professionals, they stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry
in order to provide the most current treatment options for their patients. Dr. Lau recognizes that each patient is a unique
individual who has placed a great deal of trust in him and his team. That is just one reason he values each and every patient
relationship. The team takes pride in providing superior oral health for their patients and treating them like they are
members of their own family.
In his free time, Dr. Lau enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Bensonhurst Smiles
Chung Hin Lau, DDS
6306 18 Ave, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-4044
BensonhurstSmiles.com
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we are featuring information found on MouthHealthy.org that discuss how diabetes can affect your dental health. Below is one way that diabetes can affect your oral health.
Slow Healing
Have you ever noticed a cold sore or a cut in your mouth that doesn’t quite seem to go away? This can be another way that diabetes may affect your mouth. Poor control of blood sugar can keep injuries from healing quickly and properly. If you have something in your mouth that you feel isn’t healing as it should, see your dentist.
To read all '5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth' visit MouthHealthy.org.
Bensonhurst Smiles
Chung Hin Lau, DDS
6306 18 Ave, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-4044
BensonhurstSmiles.com
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we are featuring information found on MouthHealthy.org that discuss how diabetes can affect your dental health. Below are two ways that diabetes can affect your oral health.
Change in Taste
Your favorite flavors might not taste as rich as your remember if you have diabetes. It can be disappointing, but take the opportunity to experiment with different tastes, textures and spices to your favorite foods. Just take care not to add too much sugar to your food in an effort to add flavor. Not only can this affect the quality of your diet, it can also lead to more cavities. If you have a persistent bad taste in your mouth, see your dentist or doctor.
Infections
Diabetes affects your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to infection. One common among people with diabetes is a yeast infection called oral thrush (candidiasis). The yeast thrive on the higher amount of sugar found in your saliva, and it looks like a white layer coating your tongue and the insides of your cheeks. Thrush is more common in people who wear dentures and can often leave a bad taste in your mouth. See your dentist if you think you have thrush or any other mouth infection.
To read all '5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth' visit MouthHealthy.org.
Bensonhurst Smiles
Chung Hin Lau, DDS
6306 18 Ave, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-4044
BensonhurstSmiles.com
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we are featuring information found on MouthHealthy.org that discuss how diabetes can affect your dental health. Below are two ways that diabetes can affect your oral health.
Gum Disease
Notice some bleeding when you brush or floss? That may be an early sign of gum disease. If it becomes more severe, the bone that supports your teeth can break down, leading to tooth loss. Early gum disease can be reversed with proper brushing, flossing and diet. Research has shown gum disease can worsen if your blood sugar is not under control, so do your best to keep it in check.
Dry Mouth
Studies have found people with diabetes have less saliva, so you might find yourself feeling parched or extra thirsty. (Medications and higher blood sugar levels are also causes.) Fight dry mouth by drinking water. You can also chew sugarless gum and eat healthy, crunchy foods to get saliva flowing. This is especially important because extra sugar in your saliva, combined with less saliva to wash away leftover food, can lead to cavities.
To read all '5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth' visit MouthHealthy.org.
Bensonhurst Smiles
Chung Hin Lau, DDS
6306 18 Ave, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-4044
BensonhurstSmiles.com
