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…
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White Fillings
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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.…
Don’t Like Your Teeth? 5 Great Reasons To Get A Smile Makeover!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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.…
Not Happy With Your White Plains Dentist?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
Categories: Oral Health
If you are the parent of a daughter or son, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. You may know teens who skip meals and others who eat ramen noodles for lunch and dinner.…
Making The Cost Of Dental Treatment Palatable At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A healthy smile is priceless and superior dental care is a worthwhile investment in your quality of life. But the cost for treatment and precision restorations can sometimes be prohibitive. Knowing what to expect can make your dental visit more palatable. The cost of some procedures varies. X-rays can show the basic problem but sometimes…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
Categories: Oral Health
Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is pain in that general area, the individual location can be hard to identify. Allergies, infections, and…
Smile Transformations At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello friends of The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.! Today’s post is for White Plains men and women who aren’t happy with their smile. Common problems for patients include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little gum tissue, missing teeth, or damaged teeth. Few people have naturally perfect smiles, but…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, one could see only pearly white molar surfaces. If you are like many adults, you started developing cavities fairly young and started receiving the ubiquitous silver amalgam fillings that were used by family dentists.…
