Oral Health

This message from The Dental Design Center in White Plains is about the importance of fluoride to teeth at all stages of life. You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is a key mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is…

These days people are more health-conscious than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. We want our smiles to complement and enhance our physical and mental condition. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, we make sure our patients have healthy, attractive teeth. Eating…

This post from The Dental Design Center in White Plains looks at oil pulling, an alternative practice that has been generating some buzz lately. Is it a reliable therapy, or a fad? Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth…

Is it time to get your life back in order? Maybe you’ve let certain things slide: things like refilling a prescription, changing your furnace filter, getting your oil changed – or making a dental appointment with The Dental Design Center in White Plains. If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe it’s…

At The Dental Design Center in White Plains we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush on their teeth. Our recommendation is usually enough, but sometimes patients ask, why? Why soft? We’ll use this blog post to explain. The short answer is that soft-bristled toothbruses are gentle on your gums, but at…

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 it when patients ask a lot of questions, because that tells us they are taking a strong interest in their dental health. Common Questions One of…

If you explored our website before landing on this blog, you have may noticed the term “general dentistry” on the menu, along with other services. “General dentistry” may sound bland, but it isn’t. At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, it’s your assurance that we can diagnose and treat your most essential issues, and…

At The Dental Design Center in White Plains, one of our roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of our patients have problems with mouth sores, so it’s the topic of this post. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two, it is vital to…

The Dental Design Center is a full-service dental practice in White Plains. As a general dentistry practice, we view ourselves as your first line of defense when it comes to your dental health: the place that helps you maintain healthy teeth and gums. We recommend seeing us every six months for a cleaning and checkup.…

Here’s a slightly rhetorical question from the team at The Dental Design Center in White Plains: how do you think Americans in the 65+ age bracket are doing, when it comes to dental health? It’s one of those good news/bad news answers. The Good News: The rate of tooth decay in that group has decreased…