Oral Health

New White Plains parents may be surprised by the American Dental Association’s recommendations on infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are just as vulnerable to cavities as older teeth. Parents are encourage to use a cloth and a…

In today’s post, let’s look at some information about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when correctly brushing. Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food debris from nooks and…

In today’s The Dental Design Center blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh and I want all expectant New York mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential dental…

In New York, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. The Dental Design Center – Ira J. Handschuh, D.D.S. serves people of all ages to help fight tooth decay. Bacteria is a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque…

You would never consider running a red light on a busy White Plains street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. I’m cosmetic dentist Ira Handschuh, a dentist serving the Westchester County and…

During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many White Plains dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this…

As health professionals, we know that NYC dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums, but we sometimes overlook the importance of the tongue.

Attention White Plains dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. New York scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the study which was published in the British Medical Journal.

When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…