Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from name of practice, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form is called periodontitis.…
Dental health
3 Important Reasons To Choose The Dental Design Center
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Everyone wants to have a good experience when they go to the dentist, whether it’s for something simple like a cleaning and checkup or more extenstive dental work. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, the patient experience is important to us. We strive for excellence in everything we do. What are some of…
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
The common household toothbrush. Every home has them, and at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush can contain…
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S.
This post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains takes a brief look at the history of dentistry, and how certain developments have brought us to where we are today. It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. New York dental patients should be…
We Solve Problems To Restore Smiles
Categories: Dental health, Restorative Dentistry
Do you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant…
Our Standard Of Excellence
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime.…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of The Dental Design Center in White Plains are given 6 critical directives to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you attain the ideal outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens…
How To Choose A Dentist (Consider Convenience)
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Looking for a new dentist? Maybe you’re new in town, or maybe you’re just looking for a change. Whatever the reason, The Dental Design Center in White Plains has some suggestions you may find useful. It isn’t a decision you want to take lightly. Ideally you should establish a relationship that you can count on…
The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we discuss the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA emblem on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know about this dental organization? The ADA’s purpose is to improve the level of public oral health by supporting the dental industry through…
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out which medications their patients are taking. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental treatment. The reason is that some meds, wehter prescription or over-the-counter, can influence oral health or dental…
