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Dr. Carmella Mashian, DDS
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Dr. Carmella Mashian is a Dentist practicing in Los Angeles , CA. Dr. Mashian specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Dr. Carmella Mashian, DDS
- Los Angeles, CA
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Are transparent braces expensive?
Transparent braces are more expensive than regular braces but it all depends on the doctor and the place. You may want to consider Invisalign.
Which crown is best for front teeth?
Porcelain crowns
Do you get pain meds for gum graft?
For gum graft surgery maybe some pain medication is prescribed as needed.
What helps sore gums after teeth cleaning?
For sore gums, you can rinse with warm salt water.
What can I eat with partial dentures?
You can eat anything you want but it might be easier to chew softer foods with partial dentures. You can use denture adhesives to keep your partial denture in place if they are READ MORE
You can eat anything you want but it might be easier to chew softer foods with partial dentures. You can use denture adhesives to keep your partial denture in place if they are not stable.
Should I wear my Invisalign if my gums are swollen?
You may have allergies to the plastic material Invisalign is made of. Don’t wear them and call your dentist.
How long do implant retained dentures last?
There are many variables to this type of restoration and the prognosis depends on many things. Best to ask your dentist.
Can braces cause damage to teeth?
For the most part no. It may cause decalcifications to spot on teeth on rare occasions.
How long is the root canal procedure?
Root canal duration depends on what tooth and how many canals it has and how complicated is the case. 1-2 hours 1-3 appointments.
How long do new dentures take to settle?
If the new dentures are hurting your gums in one or few areas, you should go and have your dentist adjust them. You might need a few adjustments for a while. Otherwise, it takes READ MORE
If the new dentures are hurting your gums in one or few areas, you should go and have your dentist adjust them. You might need a few adjustments for a while. Otherwise, it takes a few weeks to get used to them.
What type of braces close gaps?
Wire braces and Invisalign both have the potential to close the gaps.
Is it normal to have jaw pain with braces?
Sometimes during orthodontic treatment, as teeth move, they change the bite and how teeth come together. This may put pressure on the jaw and cause pain. Talk to your dentist and READ MORE
Sometimes during orthodontic treatment, as teeth move, they change the bite and how teeth come together. This may put pressure on the jaw and cause pain. Talk to your dentist and see if it goes away once the treatment is done.
Can you fix a loose veneer?
Yes. If it’s not cracked, usually we can recement it back on.
What is the fix for receding gums?
The fix for receding gums is a gum graft done by a specialist; a periodontist.
What are the disadvantages of getting a dental bridge?
To get a dental bridge, the two teeth on either side of the missing tooth have to be reduced in size and a crown has to be placed on them. With Dental implants, the teeth on either READ MORE
To get a dental bridge, the two teeth on either side of the missing tooth have to be reduced in size and a crown has to be placed on them. With Dental implants, the teeth on either side stay intact. Implants are a better choice in most cases
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Gum and Cheek Skin Peeling
I don’t know what can cause a sudden numbness. Best to see an Oral surgeon or a dentist or even a regular physician
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Which braces work the best?
To straighten teeth you can use traditional braces or Invisalign. Most people prefer Invisalign because it is easier, cleaner and aesthetically more pleasant Sent from the all READ MORE
To straighten teeth you can use traditional braces or Invisalign. Most people prefer Invisalign because it is easier, cleaner and aesthetically more pleasant
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Lump under tongue
It is best to see an ENT doctor or an oral surgeon. Hard to diagnose lumps with a description only.
Split on Tooth
The vertical line on your cuspid is part of natural fissures and grooves that exist on every one’s teeth. It is not a fracture.
How long do implant crowns last?
The crowns on implants are meant to last as long as the implants last. It is important to keep the area around the implant clean.
