Maintaining clean teeth throughout the day is essential for oral hygiene, social courtesy, and overall confidence. However, the demands of a busy workday can sometimes make it challenging to prioritize dental care. Here are some practical tips from The Dental Design Center to help you keep your teeth clean and maintain optimal oral health while…
Dental health
Saving Teeth at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains
When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is typically the only way to save the tooth. During a root…
How to Prevent Tooth Decay In White Plains
Tooth decay, also known as “dental caries,” is a common dental problem that affects people of all ages in the White Plains area. At The Dental Design Center, we can ensure you avoid tooth decay. Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth break down the sugars in food and produce acid, which erodes the…
Optimum Oral Health in White Plains Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited The Dental Design Center blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have check-ups and cleanings twice a year. Dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels men and women to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary…
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…
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Men and women get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not an issue to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems hardly possible…
4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our White Plains Area
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Maintaining good oral hygiene in the White Plains area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the White Plains area brush our teeth twice a day. This is god practice and makes for a good start to your oral health.…
The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings
Categories: Dental health, Restorative Dentistry
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…
Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the most important feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around White Plains. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately,…
