Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some individuals considering whether to get an implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. The Dental Design Center can answer questions commonly asked about dental implants…
General dentistry
The Dental Design Center’s Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel in White Plains
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable so it is critical to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Practicing daily oral hygiene is vital for enamel health. At The Dental Design Center, we instill great oral habits in our dental patients. Even though every drug store carries…
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…
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…
Multi-Procedure Dental Visits Save Time And Hassle
The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. is a full-service family and general dental practice. We can address any dental need including total smile makeovers. If you are considering a smile makeover, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period.…
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General dentistry
Life is hectic for many White Plains residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are put off or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change. Or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Or you realize that you’ve…
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…
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
Categories: Dental Implants, General dentistry
I’m Ira Handschuh of The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the White Plains area to improve smiles. Like their larger…
Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
Categories: General dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Today’s The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives. A successful root canal (or…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
Categories: General, General dentistry
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, intermittent gaps in breathing…
