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…
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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.…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In White Plains
Categories: Oral Health
You may wonder what would happen if you didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection of pus can be very…
How To Get The Whitest Teeth
Categories: Oral Health
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us White Plains residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. can help you achieve that unforgettable smile you deserve. Today…
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
Categories: Oral Health
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging pathway? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are in top shape? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Categories: General
Hi, I’m Ira Handschuh of The Dental Design Center. If you are one of my existing patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My efficient team and I love taking care of our highly regarded White Plains, Scarsdale, Westchester County, and New Castle patients. Today’s article is for…
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
Categories: Oral Health
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the…
Infancy Through Childhood: Instill Good Brushing Habits
Categories: Oral Health
New White Plains parents may be surprised by the American Dental Association’s recommendations on infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are just as vulnerable to cavities as older teeth. Parents are encourage to use a cloth and a…
