Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at The Dental Design Center in White Plains is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your dental…
Dental health
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently.…
Watch Out For Hidden Sugar
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most of us consume far too much sugar. If you read labels in the grocery store you’ll notice it’s in almost everything. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at The Dental Design Center in White Plains we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We…
The Dental Design Center Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have periodontitis (advanced gum disease) can be upsetting. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we are committed to helping our patients prevent gum disease. If you find out you already have it, don’t despair. It is a treatable condition. Symptoms of Gum Disease Gum disease is not as common as…
Are You Flossing Out Of Fear?
Most people know that flossing their teeth is an important part of dental health. At the Dental Design Center in White Plains, we always remind our patients of the value of this essential procedure. But does fear have to play a role in your commitment to flossing? Flossing allows you to remove plaque and debris from…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we’ll get right to it. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even common, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places…
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Most people are embarrassed by having a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. It may not be fair, but a gaping hole would have negative connotations for just about anyone. We can address that issue with a dental implant, at The Dental Design Center in White Plains. What about a missing molar? Someone…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Looking for a new dentist? It’s easy to find one. A quick Google search, a Yelp review or two, and you’ll have a short list of possibilities. The trick is finding a dentist you’re happy with! At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we’re proud of our positive online reviews. Even so, knowing whether…
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and tooth-colored.…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from The Dental Design Center in White Plains may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, it…
