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…
Blog
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Categories: Dental Implants
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?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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
Categories: Oral Health
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
Categories: Oral Health
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
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
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
Categories: Dental Implants
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…
Hi, White Plains, We’re The Dental Design Center!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hi, White Plains, We’re The Dental Design Center! The Dental Design Center has been providing quality dental care to patients in the Scarsdale, Westchester County, and New Castle areas since 1996. We are passionate about the oral health of our patients and we are currently accepting new patients. Our top services include: Invisalign teeth…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
Categories: Oral Health
Today in our White Plains dental blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits NYC residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
Categories: Oral Health
I’m Ira Handschuh DDS of The Dental Design Center in White Plains. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered…
