Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in…
Dental hygiene
Are You Smiling?
The importance of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we emphasize to all of our patients. Along with regular checkups and cleanings at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, it’s the best way to maintain your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day without…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
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…
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…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new one, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists…
Between-Meal Cleaning
At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we always remind our patients to brush and floss their teeth after every meal. Most of our patients take that advice to heart; it’s good for their dental health. But what are you supposed to do in the middle of the day? You’re out and about, and…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While poor dental health and oral hygiene are the most common causes of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to the condition, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids…
