Is Your Smile Holding You Back?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
New Castle cosmetic smile makeover

Have you ever had to take an unexpected trip to the grocery store looking completely disheveled in a rush to buy an emergency item – say cough medicine for a sick spouse or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How…

Dental Specialties Available In White Plains

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Specialties Available In White Plains

General dentists in the White Plains area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your White Plains general dentist will refer you to a local NYC specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the NYC area:…

Suspect A Bite Problem?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
malocclusion examination White Plains

Hello! I’m Ira Handschuh, DDS, of The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion – literally – “bad bite”. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as…

Less Is More In Dentistry

White Plains affordable family dentist

There are consequential new developments in New York dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers,…

Developing Good Dental Habits

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Developing Good Dental Habits In Scarsdale

Benjamin Franklin once said: It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. This holds true for almost everything in life, including dental care. For parents in the White Plains area, teaching your children good oral hygiene techniques early in life will benefit their smile throughout their life. If you wait too long…

White Plains Dental News: Poor Oral Health And Heart Disease

Categories: Oral Health
Top White Plains Family Dentists

Attention White Plains dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. New York scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the study which was published in the British Medical Journal.

Been A While Since You’ve Visited A Dentist?

Categories: General, Oral Health
White Plains, New York Residents Visit the Dentist

Whether you have lived in New York for a long time, or just moving in to the White Plains area; taking care of your teeth eventually involves a visit to the dentist.  If you are looking for an experienced family dentist, we invite you to come in for a consultation  You can reach The Dental…