Perfect smiles created at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening surgery at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. to alter their…
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The Unsung Heroes Of Dentistry
Categories: General
In today’s post, we will veer a bit off the beaten path, so to speak, and examine a fascinating dental specialty; forensic dentistry. The official term for the use of dentistry in criminal cases and post mortem identification is forensic odontology. These experts are rarely recognized but play an integral role in crime and disaster…
How Can You Improve Your Smile Quickly?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
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.…
