At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day. How long should you brush? For the best dental health, the American Dental Association recommends at least two minutes. Most people think they brush that long, but would be surprised if they actually set a timer. Most…
Oral Health
5 Reasons To See Us
When we are young, we feel unstoppable. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we realize we aren’t invincible, and our parents are smarter than we thought. This message from The Dental Design Center in White Plains offers some important counsel about your dental health. Developing a…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While poor dental health and oral hygiene are the most common causes of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to the condition, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids…
The Dangers Of Oral Infections
It happens to most of us from time to time. Our teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on the gums doesn’t heal up. An injured tooth darkens. A pain develops in your lower sinus area. This could be more serious than you imagine. At The Dental Design…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Along with cleanings and checkups twice a year at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, brushing and flossing are essential for maintaining good dental health. With that in mind, this post answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive aspect of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque…
What’s Your Strategy?
To achieve the best dental health along with a dazzling smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in White Plains NY, your strategy should be to contact The Dental Design Center. Your teeth may seem like pieces of bone growing in your mouth, but they are actually living structures. That hard surface of enamel covers…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Categories: Dental health, Oral Health
At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we see countless patients and with a wide variety of issues. Most of them are serious, to one degree or another. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to dental health. 1) Diabetes patients with high blood glucose often have a higher risk of…
Top Ten Reasons to Visit Your Dentist
Your smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t seen a dentist at The Dental Design Center in White Plains lately, consider these important reasons why you should: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to head off any dental problems. Clean Up: Our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, known commonly as gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. It can be a serious condition, but it is treatable at The Dental Design Center in White Plains. Gum disease is so omnipresent in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the American Dental Association. The earlier…
What Can The Dentist Do For You?
Hello, and welcome to the Dental Design Center blog. Our team of White Plains dentists strive for excellent dental health in our patients, providing each one with the kind of personalized care they have every right to expect. Teeth may seem like bone, but they are actually living structures. Inside that hard exterior is complex…
