When we are young, we feel unstoppable. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we realize we aren’t invincible, and our parents are smarter than we thought. This message from The Dental Design Center in White Plains offers some important counsel about your dental health. Developing a…
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Correcting Severe Dental Problems
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Each cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at The Dental Design Center in White Plains addresses a specific issue. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental problems are more extensive and require a combination…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While poor dental health and oral hygiene are the most common causes of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to the condition, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids…
The Dangers Of Oral Infections
It happens to most of us from time to time. Our teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on the gums doesn’t heal up. An injured tooth darkens. A pain develops in your lower sinus area. This could be more serious than you imagine. At The Dental Design…
What You See And What You Don’t
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile transformation, you want people to notice the final outcome – your stunning smile. There is a lot, however, going on behind the scenes. This post from The Dental Designer Center in White Plains talks about three smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when…
Clean Teeth, Happy Mouth
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It’s a balance of using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at The Dental Design Center in White Plains twice a year. Your dental health strategy should…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Along with cleanings and checkups twice a year at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, brushing and flossing are essential for maintaining good dental health. With that in mind, this post answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive aspect of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. Today there is: the the dental implant, available from The Dental Design Center in White Plains. Dental implants have…
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most people have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Doctors remind us to protect ourselves from its dangers of by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. But did you know stress can also impact your dental health? The Dental Design Center in White Plains is using this blog post to explain.…
What’s Your Strategy?
To achieve the best dental health along with a dazzling smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in White Plains NY, your strategy should be to contact The Dental Design Center. Your teeth may seem like pieces of bone growing in your mouth, but they are actually living structures. That hard surface of enamel covers…
