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…
Oral Health
A Whiter Smile is Possible With Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular dental procedure in the White Plains area. After all, who doesn’t want a whiter smile? If you are considering tooth whitening, here are some things to keep in mind courtesy of The Dental Design Center. Tooth Whitening: Key Findings Whitening treatments can be effective on both extrinsic and intrinsic staining…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
What is the recovery time for a dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique, but at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we’ve seen it all when it comes to implants. Here are some factors that affect the recovery time for…
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…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Hello friends of The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.! In today’s post, we will address jaw bone health. Those tooth roots are important! To remain strong and vital, your jawbone needs to be continuously stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure that extends into…
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.…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today’s article focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many critical functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn,…
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…
Same-Day Tooth Pain Relief
When you have a toothache, that’s all you can think about. It makes it difficult to handle your everyday tasks. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY we can relieve toothache pain in one office visit. The most common cause of a toothache, by far, is decay. Better known as cavities, decay happens…
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
This message from the The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY is for new parents or couples planning for children sometime in the future. The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have…
