What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, intermittent gaps in breathing…
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Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could affect your smile, such as cavities, gingivitis (gum…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around White Plains. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately,…
Filtered White Plains Water And Oral Health
Categories: Dental health
A simple way for White Plains residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Ira Handschuh, DDS, of The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1996. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together.…
Bridging The Gap
Categories: Dental Crowns & Bridges, Restorative Dentistry
Hello White Plains smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. fill the gap for you and help you get your stunning smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth and help…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the White Plains area and around New York is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today’s article focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many critical 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 around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn,…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health risks. At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S., too often, we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to…
What Does Your White Plains Dentist Need To Know?
For optimal dental health, all White Plains, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for scheduled cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also important that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist about…
