Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children…
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Mouthwash Facts
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Using mouthwash is a quick and easy way to freshen up your breath, and certain types are actually a good addition to your daily dental health routine. But at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we remind you that using mouthwash is never a substitute for brushing and flossing your teeth. There are…
Gum Disease: A Serious Condition
Categories: General dentistry, Gum Disease
One of every ten American adults is likely to get some form of gum disease by the time they’re sixty-four years old. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we provide treatment for gum disease. We take gum disease very seriously. It is a leading cause of tooth loss, and is associated with…
Small Dental Annoyance or Serious Problem?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this blog post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis refers to non-specific irritations in the mouth. It is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Most of us have probably had stomatitis at one…
Is Dental Anesthesia Safe?
Categories: Nitrous oxide, Patient comfort
The purpose of this article from The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY is to debunk some of the most common myths about dental anesthesia and patient comfort. Myth #1: With Anesthesia, You Are Completely Unconscious Some dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought of not being…
Veneers Transform Smiles!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we are going to highlight a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure, porcelain veneers. Have you ever wished you could cover the front of your teeth as easily as painting a wall? Guess what? With porcelain veneers, you can. Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin fronts that…
The Tea and Teeth Question
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY knows that, at our core, humans are social beings. We’ve always shared a common concern for how we present ourselves to our peers. And one of our main assets in this mission is our smile. We talk to many patients who have stained teeth and worry about…
Relax In Comfort And Style At The Dental Design Center
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
On this blog post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we want to talk about an often-overlooked feature in practices: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local furniture store? Dental chairs were designed especially for the comfort of patient and dental provider alike. At…
Protect Young Smiles From Tooth Decay
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
Keeping children safe and healthy is an ongoing thing. You clip them snuggly in their car seats, child-proof your medicine cabinet, and take them to the doctor for well checks. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we care for their dental health with general dentistry. Too often, we fall into the trap…
Help Me, I’m Afraid Of The Dentist!
If you fear going to the dentist, you are far from alone. You may be among the millions of Americans coping with what we call dental anxiety, or even phobia. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we don’t want you or anyone else putting their dental health at risk by avoiding regular…
