Dental patients who live in the Scarsdale, Westchester County, and New Castle area want to keep their mouths as healthy and clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience, and that’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of old-fashioned dental floss.
Oral Health
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive In White Plains?

For those of you in the NYC area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, The Dental Design Center is here for you.
Energy Drink Warning For Westchester County

Welcome to my Westchester County dental blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Westchester County teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks.
Modern Dentistry With No Oxen Hooves In White Plains

One of the essential habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available.
5 Ways To Floss Daily In White Plains

Hello Scarsdale! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our The Dental Design Center blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Is Mouthwash A Must In NYC?

Many folks in the Scarsdale, Westchester County, and New Castle area wonder if daily mouthwash should be part of their dental routine. Brushing and flossing are the two habits that have the greatest impact on dental health, so if you’re doing these two things, is mouthwash necessary?
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound

Hello NYC! Thanks for visiting the White Plains dental blog. Today we’re talking about eruption charts and what they are used for.
First, an eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’, from the gums. A primary teeth eruption chart will also tell you when to expect the different teeth to be lost.
NYC Parents Need To Understand The Importance Of Baby Teeth!

Today’s White Plains dental blog focuses on the issue of caring for baby teeth. Why would you take care of something that’s just going to fall out and be given to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question and it has a even better answer.
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk In New Castle

While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel erodes, those pearly whites are more susceptible to staining, discoloration, and decay.
When Bad Breath Terrifies: 4 Tips

I’m Ira Handschuh with The Dental Design Center, in business since 1996. My specialty is cosmetic dentistry. At The Dental Design Center, we perform dental implants and place porcelain veneers regularly.