Though most New York residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At The Dental Design Center, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment…
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Use Flex Account Funds For White Plains Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you have money in your White Plains flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars?
Your Smile Doesn’t Have To Show Your Age
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
As we grow older, we may welcome many changes. However, most White Plains retirees do not welcome wrinkles, gray hair and dental problems.
Fortunately, your smile can be attractive and healthy throughout your golden years!
Do Whitestrips Work?
Categories: Teeth Whitening
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your White Plains WalMart, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in NYC were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter in the NYC area.
Your Unique Smile – Only Better!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello White Plains! If you are unhappy with your smile, it’s time to change that.
I am cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in White Plains, New York since 1996. During my career, I have established a reputation for excellence while providing care for many fantastic NYC, Scarsdale, and Westchester County residents. Performing extreme smile makeovers makes my profession extremely fulfilling.
Modern Dentistry With No Oxen Hooves In White Plains
Categories: Oral Health
One of the essential habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available.
5 Ways To Floss Daily In White Plains
Categories: Oral Health
Hello Scarsdale! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our The Dental Design Center blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy.
The Dental Design Center Guide To Dental X-Rays
Categories: General
If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your mouth. These pictures help dentists see everything in one image: the complete upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit to The Dental Design Center. They are also very helpful for evaluating jaw injuries and seeing emerging teeth in children.
5 Smile Makeover Questions For White Plains Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations:
All At Once Or Over Time?
At The Dental Design Center, our White Plains smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific procedures necessary to achieve your perfect smile. Cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh develops a unique treatment plan for each patient after an extensive consultation and examination.
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental Crowns & Bridges
NYC endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is the final step.
