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…
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White Plains Dental News: Poor Oral Health And Heart Disease
Categories: Oral Health
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.
Re-Contour Your Teeth At The Dental Design Center
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If your teeth are uneven, The Dental Design Center has several options to fix that. We can re-contour your teeth by removing a small portion of your enamel to change the length or shape of your tooth. If more is required to improve your smile we can offer veneers or bonding.
Been A While Since You’ve Visited A Dentist?
Categories: General, Oral Health
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…
Creating Beautiful Smiles At The Dental Design Center
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
I am glad you found our blog! I’m Ira Handschuh, DDS, of The Dental Design Center, a full-service dental practice in White Plains. I am a proud member of ESACD. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable dental care for my patients in and around White Plains, New York.
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Veneers have a multitude of applications in cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many NYC dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they look…
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
Categories: Oral Health
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
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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
Categories: Dental Implants
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…
