Restorative dentistry has advanced significantly over the years and there are now several effective ways to fix decayed teeth. In this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we concentrate on two similar types of restorations: inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive substitute for a…
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Save Your Breath

This post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on…
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile

It’s easy to become a little complacent about your dental health. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we know that all too well! Our goal in this blog post is for you to evaluate where you stand and consider how you can improve things. Brushing Good: Brush teeth once a day. Better: Brush…
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?

Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent them in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains we are here to help you. How can you lift the cavity…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?

If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain from The Dental Design Center in White Plains. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit…
Dental Questions? We Have Answers.

At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we strive for excellence in dentistry every day. Providing the best possible dental care goes beyond cleanings and exams. We like patients who ask a lot of questions, because that tells us they are taking a strong interest in their dental health. Frequently Asked Questions One of…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities

At The Dental Design Center in White Plains we are a primary care dental provider, a role that we take very seriously. When you come in for your regular checkup we will give you a thorough examination and cleaning to ensure you have good dental health. There are nearly 150,000 dentists practicing in North America…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?

A question from the team at The Dental Design Center in White Plains: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is just a participant? It Starts With The…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?

This blog post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains focuses on professional teeth cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss every day at home. The answer is yes: both are important, because they work together to maintain your dental health. We encourage patients…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference

Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate…