What is the recovery time for a dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique, but at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we’ve seen it all when it comes to implants. Here are some factors that affect the recovery time for…
Restorative Dentistry
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Hello friends of The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.! In today’s post, we will address jaw bone health. Those tooth roots are important! To remain strong and vital, your jawbone needs to be continuously stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure that extends into…
Embracing the Social Importance of a Complete Smile in New York
A confident smile has always been a powerful social asset, and one of its key components is a complete set of healthy teeth. Tooth restoration, with its various techniques and advancements, has transformed the lives of countless individuals by restoring their dental aesthetics and functionality. Let’s review the significance of tooth restoration in New York…
The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings
With all the talk in White Plains of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, New York cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about…
Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
Today’s The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives. A successful root canal (or…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Ira Handschuh, DDS, of The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1996. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together.…
Bridging The Gap
Hello White Plains smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. fill the gap for you and help you get your stunning smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth and help…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the White Plains area and around New York is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today’s article focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many critical functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn,…
Inlays And Onlays For Custom Same-Day Tooth Restorations
At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S., we carry out many tooth restorations for urgent care patients. We’ve been restoring teeth since 1996 for our valued patients. We fill cavities. We repair broken teeth. We place dental implants after tooth extraction. Regardless of the extent of the tooth damage—or if the tooth…