With porcelain veneers, you can revamp your smile without significant restorative dental work. Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth enamel. Porcelain is translucent and…
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Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: Oral Health
In today’s post, let’s look at some information about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when correctly brushing. Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food debris from nooks and…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh right away and get on with life. Cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh at The Dental Design Center can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth,…
Pregnancy And Oral Health
Categories: Oral Health
In today’s The Dental Design Center blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh and I want all expectant New York mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential dental…
Preventing Tooth Decay In New York
Categories: Oral Health
In New York, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. serves people of all ages to help fight tooth decay. Bacteria is a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello, I’m cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh. My dental practice is called The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.. We are located at 280 Dobbs Ferry Rd Ste 104 in White Plains, and you can reach us by calling 914-683-5898. You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the…
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Oral Health
You would never consider running a red light on a busy White Plains street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. I’m cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh, a dentist serving the Westchester County and…
A Smile Like A Precious Gem
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Would you like a unforgettable smile? Come in and ask us about restorative and cosmetic dentistry. We can answer all of your questions. Considering teeth whitening? Our staff can set you up with a consultation that’s sure to enlighten any White Plains patient. We invite you to test our claims about dental crowns or Invisalign.…
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Categories: Gum Disease
1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only extreme tooth decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as detrimental. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis,…
Is Perfect Possible?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you considering a smile makeover? Are you skeptical of promises of a “perfect smile” or a “celebrity smile?” Let’s discuss the most popular cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected. Composite Veneers The application of porcelain veneers at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. can remedy multiple aesthetic…
