In this post, we at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY want to examine a recent study on the influences of e-cigarettes on oral health that has more troubling information for people who believe vaping is safer than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts concluded that e-cigarettes…
General dentistry
Same-Day Tooth Pain Relief
When you have a toothache, that’s all you can think about. It makes it difficult to handle your everyday tasks. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY we can relieve toothache pain in one office visit. The most common cause of a toothache, by far, is decay. Better known as cavities, decay happens…
Oral Rinses: An Extra Measure Of Protection For White Plains Kids
Are Oral Rinses Necessary For Kids’ Dental Health? Tooth decay is far too common in young people. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we still see too much of it at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY. Brushing may not be enough Sometimes parents think that baby teeth aren’t all that important, since they’ll eventually…
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
This message from the The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY is for new parents or couples planning for children sometime in the future. The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have…
Peace Of Mind At The Dental Design Center
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are some ways we are committed…
Holidays Bring Dental Health Hazards
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth this…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructible. Far from it! To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY strongly recommends you avoid the following. Hard Foods: We’re looking at you, un-popped popcorn kernels and hard candy.…
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we’ll describe in this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the…
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY is about tooth enamel. Enamel is the hardest substance in the body, and well-suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental ailments. Your risk of getting cavities goes way down. Your teeth will be less…
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most people know that flossing is an important part of oral health. As we like to remind our patients at The Dental Design Center in White Plains NY, its value has been proven time and time again. Flossing is your chance to remove the food debris that a toothbrush can’t reach. Which Kind Is Best?…
