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…
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4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist

Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Scarsdale, Westchester County, and New Castle areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. post, we…
Why Do White Plains Dentists Like Potatoes?

The reason dentists like potatoes is because they are so “filling” ba-dum ching. Lame joke, I know. But seriously, the wiser our patients are about what they eat, the easier it will be to care for their teeth. It doesn’t have to be potatoes, but the mouth does request that we take a good look…
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work

Have you ever gotten a bargain on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple of years of never-ending repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new vehicle would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a clunker. The same is true…
The Dream Of No Drill

If you ask dental patients in the Scarsdale, Westchester County, and New Castle area what they hate the most about dental visits, chances are that they’ll mention the drill. Just the sound of it is enough to make people cringe. Many residents of White Plains, New York may wonder if there will ever be an…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?

Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to understand that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…
You May Have Gingivitis

Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are enthusiastic about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen,…
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?

Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Scarsdale, Westchester County, and New Castle dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash say they can beautify your teeth, it’s natural to consider changing…
Your Dental E.R.

It’s comforting to know that the hospital emergency department is open on evenings and weekends. If you have a medical emergency, there’s a team at the E.R. ready to help. It’s also reassuring to know that The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. is here for you. If you have an urgent dental…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth

You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental exam in a while, give us a call at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY. Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as vital as your teeth. Some…