With all the talk in White Plains of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, New York cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about…
Restorative Dentistry
Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear

Today’s The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives. A successful root canal (or…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?

Hello! I’m Ira Handschuh, DDS, of The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1996. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together.…
Bridging The Gap

Hello White Plains smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. fill the gap for you and help you get your stunning smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth and help…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist

Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the White Plains area and around New York is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason…
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,…
Inlays And Onlays For Custom Same-Day Tooth Restorations

At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S., we carry out many tooth restorations for urgent care patients. We’ve been restoring teeth since 1996 for our valued patients. We fill cavities. We repair broken teeth. We place dental implants after tooth extraction. Regardless of the extent of the tooth damage—or if the tooth…
Affordable One-Visit Tooth Fix

Some NYC people are unhappy with the way their teeth look but many mistakenly assume that cosmetic dentistry is far too costly to pursue. Sure, a complete mouth reconstruction can be a costly investment. Consider the cost of dental school and post-graduate training for a master level cosmetic dentist. Consider the expense of individually creating…
2023 Is The Year To Replace Missing Teeth

If you or someone you care about lost a tooth this year, but haven’t yet dealt with the issue, The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY suggests a consultation with our dental implant team immediately. Why the rush? Though your missing tooth might not be an aesthetic issue now – maybe it’s far enough…
Get The Royal Treatment At The Dental Design Center

Dental crowns have been an essential tooth restoration for many years. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY we place a lot of crowns, always with the exceptional care each patient deserves. Dental crowns can be used to address many issues. They can: Protect weak teeth from decay or breakage Provide protective cover…