It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most admired physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Do you love your smile? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your…
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When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile

Life is hectic for many White Plains residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are put off or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change. Or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Or you realize that you’ve…
4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our White Plains Area

Maintaining good oral hygiene in the White Plains area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the White Plains area brush our teeth twice a day. This is god practice and makes for a good start to your oral health.…
Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?

In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the most important feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing

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…
Why Trust Your Smile to The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.?

Hi, I’m cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh. Practicing dentistry at The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. is enjoyable and rewarding. I am proud to provide quality dentistry I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients,…
Nourish Your Smile And Discover the Top Foods Good for Your Teeth

While brushing and flossing play crucial roles in oral hygiene for our White Plains New York neighbors, did you know that your diet also influences the health of your teeth? Consuming the right foods can provide vital nutrients and promote optimal dental health. Let’s explore the variety of tooth-friendly foods that can enhance your oral…
Time To Upgrade Your Smile?

Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry offers many wonderful possibilities for White Plains residents. The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal. If your teeth are slightly crooked, but require no orthodontic work, porcelain veneers could be the answer.…
Celebrity Smiles In White Plains

How do celebrities obtain brilliant white smiles that are always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous people holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some probably do, but many actors and fashion models with dazzling white smiles are…
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist

Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Scarsdale, Westchester County, and New Castle areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. post, we…