At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S., our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our White Plains dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dentistry practice, we have been treating patients of all ages since…
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Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Let’s explore what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. An implant procedure from The Dental Design Center goes like this: Before the Procedure We commence with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…
Avoiding Tooth Decay in White Plains, New York
Tooth decay is a common dental problem affecting White Plains dental patients of all ages. Tooth decay is caused by the buildup of plaque on the teeth. That plaque can harbor bacteria that produce acid. This acid can erode the enamel of your teeth which leads to cavities and tooth decay. The impact of tooth…
How The Dental Design Center in New York Can Fix a Chipped Tooth
Categories: Dental health, Restorative Dentistry
A chipped tooth can be a distressing experience, impacting not only the aesthetics of your smile but also your overall oral health. The good news is that modern dentistry offers several effective solutions for repairing a chipped tooth, restoring both the function and beauty of your smile. In this article, we’ll explore how The Dental…
Can I have my New York cake and eat it too (and still have healthy teeth?)
Categories: Dental health, Dental hygiene
Eating sweets and maintaining healthy teeth can be a tricky balance. While it’s always tempting to indulge in sugary treats in our White Plains area, too much sugar can lead to tooth decay and other oral health problems. With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy your favorite New York treats and still maintain healthy…
The Dental Design Center Treats You Like Royalty
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
When cosmetic Dentist Ira Handschuh crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is required to add more support and to keep the tooth…
Tooth Whitening: In-Office vs. DIY in White Plains
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
If you are planning to whiten your teeth, the vital first step is to decide on a whitening method. It may seem like there are a multitude of options, but it’s important to remember that they all employ a peroxide-based whitening solution. The difference lies in the strength of the bleaching solution and method of…
Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Losing a tooth can significantly impact not only our ability to chew but also our confidence and self-esteem. Fortunately, dental technology has made remarkable strides in restorative dentistry, offering a revolutionary solution: dental implants. At The Dental Design Center, we understand the importance of a complete and radiant smile, and our team of experts is…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems in White Plains
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no original teeth. Many men and women with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s problematic to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive…
