For optimal dental health, all White Plains, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for scheduled cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also important that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist about…
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Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
We are The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care…
Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Protection For White Plains Kids
Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health? Tooth decay is far too common in young people. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we still see too much of it at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY. Brushing may not be enough Sometimes parents think that baby teeth aren’t all that important, since they’ll eventually…
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in…
Are You Smiling?
The importance of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we emphasize to all of our patients. Along with regular checkups and cleanings at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, it’s the best way to maintain your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day without…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at The Dental Design Center in White Plains is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your dental…
The Dental Design Center Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have periodontitis (advanced gum disease) can be upsetting. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we are committed to helping our patients prevent gum disease. If you find out you already have it, don’t despair. It is a treatable condition. Symptoms of Gum Disease Gum disease is not as common as…
Are You Flossing Out Of Fear?
Most people know that flossing their teeth is an important part of dental health. At the Dental Design Center in White Plains, we always remind our patients of the value of this essential procedure. But does fear have to play a role in your commitment to flossing? Flossing allows you to remove plaque and debris from…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we’ll get right to it. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even common, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A…
