Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry offers many wonderful possibilities for White Plains residents. The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal. If your teeth are slightly crooked, but require no orthodontic work, porcelain veneers could be the answer.…
General dentistry
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General dentistry
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?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Categories: General dentistry
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,…
Your Dental E.R.
Categories: Emergency Dentistry, General dentistry
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
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
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…
Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention In Scarsdale
Categories: General dentistry
Regular brushing and flossing is essential for good dental health. But a toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants from The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a protective coating applied to the biting…
Attention White Plains Teens: Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post, we at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY want to examine a recent study on the influences of e-cigarettes on oral health that has more troubling information for people who believe vaping is safer than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts concluded that e-cigarettes…
