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Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? It’s time to take care of those tooth problems and get a new lease on life. Our practice, The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S., can make it…

Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in White Plains. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an essential practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At The Dental Design Center – Ira J.…

When you see pics of your favorite stars, do you ever wonder how these men and women can project such perfection? Can ordinary  folks ever achieve anything approaching celebrity-caliber attractiveness? When it comes to remarkable smiles, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” There many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures available that can produce compelling results. Complete…

It may sound like a catastrophe to many people, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to repair your smile. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be salvaged. The essential thing for dental patients to do if…

Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for White Plains dental patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of the…

Hello! Welcome to the The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. dental blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our outstanding White Plains dental practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly.…

Hello NYC! When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to consider these 5 reasons for people in NYC to make some small improvements or undergo a complete smile re-design. 5. A little goes a long way. Some of the most…

Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the vital job of safeguarding teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity.…

Welcome to The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains, New York. We provide general dentistry, restorative dentistry, and state-of-the art cosmetic dentistry for the whole family. Our services include: Invisalign teeth whitening restorative dentistry periodontal disease Immediate care for dental emergencies Strong, natural looking restorations A clean, comfortable, and friendly…