Cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh is passionate about the prevention of cavities, which is the foundation for a healthy and beautiful smile. Preventative dentistry – brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings with a dental hygienist – are crucial for keeping your smile bright and free of cavities. There are some places, however, where enamel damage can…
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Lighten Up In White Plains
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Hello! Today’s dental article is for NYC people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Extrinsic stains…
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
In a perfect world, each of your priceless teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most New York men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease,…
Total Tooth Restoration
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves, baggy jeans, or a hat. Many lucky White Plains residents who have received smile makeovers at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole face. Some NYC professionals have…
What Is Crown Lengthening?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
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…
