Chipping a tooth is more common than you might think—and if you’ve experienced it, you know how it can quickly impact your confidence and oral health. Whether it’s from biting into something too hard, an accident, or just natural wear and tear, a chipped tooth should never be ignored. Fortunately, at The Dental Design Center…
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Are Your Eating Habits Sabotaging Your Oral Health?
Categories: Dental health, Dental hygiene
Most White Plains residents know that frequently eating foods high in sugar can cause cavities. Therefore, it’s important to limit candy, soda, cookies, etc. Also, remember that frequency is as dangerous as the amount of sugar. The Dental Design Center wants you to be aware of the role your diet plays in your oral health.…
Rather Have A Root Canal in White Plains?
Categories: Restorative Dentistry, root canals
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S., we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients, and many report no or minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For…
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
It’s not just about looks. According to research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly, and interesting. The Dental Design Center has many options to beautify your smile in the White Plains area. You Can Beautify Your Smile Our smile makeover patients…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Let’s explore what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. An implant procedure from The Dental Design Center goes like this: Before the Procedure We commence with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems in White Plains
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no original teeth. Many men and women with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s problematic to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive…
Saving Teeth at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. in White Plains
When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is typically the only way to save the tooth. During a root…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
What is the recovery time for a dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique, but at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we’ve seen it all when it comes to implants. Here are some factors that affect the recovery time for…
Peace Begins With A Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Do you believe it is beautiful? Does it express your best self? Let’s…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an…
