Staten Island Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Media & Videos

Picture this: a middle-aged man on a promising dinner date. The evening is going well — maybe too well. As the chemistry heats up, he excuses himself to the bathroom. What happens next is sixty seconds of escalating catastrophe that has Staten Island residents laughing, cringing, and quietly calling their dentist.

The new television commercial for Staten Island Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — now airing exclusively on Staten Island — opens on that romantic date before following our hapless hero behind a closed bathroom door. Once inside, his stomach betrays him. Loudly. He scrambles to turn on the bath faucet, hoping the rushing water will mask the noise. In the process, he knocks over a bottle of bubble bath, and the tub begins filling with a cascade of foamy bubbles. After composing himself, he strikes a match and lights a candle to handle the lingering odor. Then the real crisis arrives: the toilet overflows and refuses to flush. He grabs the plunger and gets to work.

At that exact moment, the bathroom door swings open. His date steps in — and sees what appears to be the most romantic scene imaginable. Candlelight flickering softly. A bubble bath drawn and waiting. She is charmed. But our hero has a bigger problem: as he frantically plunges the toilet, his denture pops loose and drops straight into the bowl. Startled by her entrance, he does the unthinkable — he fishes it out and jams it right back into his mouth. She reaches for the light switch, dims the room, and leans in for a kiss. He turns away.

Then the tagline lands: “Don’t let your teeth ruin the moment.”

The spot is the brainchild of the director, an award-winning commercial director whose résumé includes several Super Bowl advertisements, Apple TV campaigns, and other nationally recognized productions. He also happens to be the son of Dr. David C. Hoffman, the founder and lead surgeon at Staten Island Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The father-son collaboration brought a level of storytelling and production value rarely seen in local advertising.

“Hi son understood exactly what we wanted to say — that living with dentures or missing teeth affects real moments in people’s lives, moments that should be joyful,” said Dr. Hoffman. “He took that message and turned it into something people actually want to watch. I couldn’t be prouder of what he created.”

The commercial transitions from comedy to a clear message about a procedure that is changing lives: Teeth-in-a-Day, also known as All-on-4 or All-on-X dental implants. The revolutionary technique replaces an entire arch of teeth permanently using just four to six implants — all placed in a single visit. Within 24 hours, patients walk out with a fixed, natural-looking set of teeth, leaving the frustrations of loose dentures, adhesive creams, and dietary restrictions behind for good.

“People don’t realize how dramatically this procedure can change their quality of life,” Dr. Hoffman added. “We’re not just restoring teeth — we’re restoring confidence, nutrition, and the simple ability to smile without thinking twice. Our in-house lab and surgical center allow us to handle the entire process under one roof, from planning to final restoration.”

Staten Island Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, staffed by Dr. David C. Hoffman, D.D.S., F.A.C.S., along with Dr. Lydia J. Lam, Dr. Jessica Li and Dr. Monika Patel, operates a state-of-the-art facility that includes an AAAHC (Quad A) accredited operating suite, an in-house dental laboratory, and the latest implant technology. The practice has built its reputation on providing hospital-level surgical care in a comfortable, modern office setting.

The commercial is currently airing exclusively on Staten Island, giving the borough a first look before a planned national rollout. Residents interested in learning more about Teeth-in-a-Day or All-on-4 dental implants can schedule a free consultation by calling 718-226-1251 or visiting statenislandoralsurgery.us and iwantteeth.com.