Hello, I’m cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh of The Dental Design Center. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their White Plains dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll…
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Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile

When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are

Let’s talk about the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the problems with your teeth prevent you? This is a frustrating condition for many White Plains people…
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth

Hello. I am cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh. Thanks for visiting my blog. Today’s post focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges

When my patients ask me about White Plains tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth. Tooth replacement…
Do You Love Your Smile?

The Scarsdale people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in New Castle were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an…
3 Tips To Make Brushing In White Plains Count

Many of cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh’s patients walk in for cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, or porcelain veneers. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. Most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered – from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques –…
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles

Dental health and a dazzling smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s The Dental Design Center post, we present a quick refresher course on vital lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in a while.
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth

Hello friends of The Dental Design Center! As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat (although I don’t know anyone who would want to). Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you…
You Have Nothing To Lose Except Loose Dentures

Today’s dental technology has solved the issue of annoying loose-fitting dentures with a fantastic tooth replacement option. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to…