Most people know that flossing their teeth is an important part of dental health. At the Dental Design Center in White Plains, we always remind our patients of the value of this essential procedure. But does fear have to play a role in your commitment to flossing? Flossing allows you to remove plaque and debris from…
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Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we’ll get right to it. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even common, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places…
Look And Feel Better With Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry from The Dental Design Center in White Plains not only enhances your smile, it can improve the health of your teeth and make your face more nice and younger-looking. In addition, it can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely elevates your self-esteem! What’s more, cosmetic dentistry is surprisingly fast and virtually pain-free. Why?…
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Most people are embarrassed by having a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. It may not be fair, but a gaping hole would have negative connotations for just about anyone. We can address that issue with a dental implant, at The Dental Design Center in White Plains. What about a missing molar? Someone…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Looking for a new dentist? It’s easy to find one. A quick Google search, a Yelp review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. The trick is finding a dentist you’re happy with! At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we’re proud of our positive online reviews. Even so, knowing whether…
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and tooth-colored.…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from The Dental Design Center in White Plains may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, it…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Sometimes people who lose a back tooth wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a dental implant…
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
This message from The Dental Design Center in White Plains is about the importance of fluoride to teeth at all stages of life. You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is a key mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is…
