Visiting The Dental Design Center in White Plains for a dental checkup and cleaning every six months may seem inconvenient sometimes, but you may benefit in ways you’d never imagine. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have…
General dentistry
5 Simple Ways To Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we offer tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Also be…
Seeking A Relationship In White Plains?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
The relationship you have with any health care professional is more important than your might think. This is as true for a dentist as any other provider. That’s just one reason why, at The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we work hard to make our office a friendly and welcoming place. When it comes…
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
There’s an old myth that says a woman will lose a tooth for every baby she has. It’s total nonsense, of course. But at The Dental Design Center we want you to know that pregnancy can lead to certain dental issues, if you don’t take proper precautions. Increased hormones during pregnancy can affect the body’s…
Debunking Dental Myths
This post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains focuses on three all-too-common dental-related myths. Let’s set the record straight! All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more…
Raise Your Dental IQ
In this post from the Dental Design Center in White Plains, we remind you that there are many simple things that a health-conscious person can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se…
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…
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…
