This message from The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth…
Restorative Dentistry
Missing Pieces In The Mouth
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
A missing puzzle piece may not ruin a jigsaw puzzle, but a missing tooth can be very unsightly and ruin your smile. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we have dental implants that can restore a smile. A missing tooth can cause more than an unpleasant appearance. When a tooth and its…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain from The Dental Design Center in White Plains. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental Crowns & Bridges, Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at The Dental Design Center in White Plains. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or…
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? This post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. We understand how dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition – severe…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from The Dental Design Center in White Plains may be the answer to your prayers. Why is that? Dental implants are replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. Not only that, they help to preserve your jaw bone, which…
Wear A Crown In White Plains
Categories: Dental Crowns & Bridges, Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use most at The Dental Design Center in White Plains. Crowns restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of the…
We Solve Problems To Restore Smiles
Categories: Dental health, Restorative Dentistry
Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant…
Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a dental implant? At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, there are advantages to combining the extraction and implant procedures. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement. 1. You save healthy bone As soon as a tooth is taken out,…
What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off
Dental crowns are restorations cemented over a tooth. They are held in place with a strong adhesive, but on occasion they can come off, especially after a number of years have gone by. Here are some tips from The Dental Design Center in White Plains if this should happen to you. Here’s what to do:…
