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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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Can you have surgery for a gummy smile?
Yes. Gummy smiles can be fixed for the most part. Have a good periodontist to do the surgery and a good cosmetic dentist to do place veneers afterward.
How long should a dental implant bleed?
Dental implant surgery doesn’t necessarily cause bleeding. Specially for two days. You need to contact your dentist. If you are taking aspirin, it prolongs bleeding.
How do you deal with Invisalign pain?
Invisalign trays usually are tight upon initial placement and might hurt a bit, but after a day or two, the tightness goes away. Check to make sure you are wearing the correct READ MORE
Invisalign trays usually are tight upon initial placement and might hurt a bit, but after a day or two, the tightness goes away. Check to make sure you are wearing the correct tray number. If the tray is impinging on your tissue, you can cut that area slightly. Otherwise, take an Advil. If too much pain continues to day 4, call your dentist.
How can I get rid of a tooth infection ?
You need to see a dentist for sure.
Do cavities cause sensitivity?
Cavities may cause sensitivity and pain depending on how deep they are. Healthy teeth can also become sensitive sometimes. Fix your cavities and use Flouridex toothpaste for sensitivity. READ MORE
Cavities may cause sensitivity and pain depending on how deep they are. Healthy teeth can also become sensitive sometimes. Fix your cavities and use Flouridex toothpaste for sensitivity. It is by prescription. You can also try Pro enamel toothpaste which is over the counter.
Is it normal for gums to grow over dental implants?
If you are at the second stage of your implant, it is not normal for gums to grow over your implant. See your dentist.
How long does it take for dental implants to stop hurting?
Dental implants shouldn’t hurt. Call your dentist.
What happens if bleeding doesn't stop after tooth extraction?
If bleeding doesn’t stop, you must look for the underlying reasons. Stop taking aspirin for one. Place a 2x2 gauze and put pressure on the area for a few minutes. If it doesn’t READ MORE
If bleeding doesn’t stop, you must look for the underlying reasons. Stop taking aspirin for one. Place a 2x2 gauze and put pressure on the area for a few minutes. If it doesn’t help, contact your dentist.
Can you have cavities if you have a crown?
Yes, you can have cavities going through the open margins of a crown or to the tooth below the crown margins.
Can I use salt water as mouthwash everyday?
Listerine is a mouthwash for hay has alcohol in it as an disinfectant. Saltwater is used in case your gums are inflamed and or bleeding. None is absolutely necessary and both are READ MORE
Listerine is a mouthwash for hay has alcohol in it as an disinfectant. Saltwater is used in case your gums are inflamed and or bleeding. None is absolutely necessary and both are okay.
Does jaw surgery hurt?
As with any surgery, you will be under anesthesia for the duration of the surgery and on pain medications shortly afterwards. So, the discomfort is minimal and does not out-benefit READ MORE
As with any surgery, you will be under anesthesia for the duration of the surgery and on pain medications shortly afterwards. So, the discomfort is minimal and does not out-benefit the corrective surgery needed.
Why do my teeth feel sensitive after a crown?
It is not normal to feel sensitive after 12 days. You need to go back to your dentist and check out what is going on.
Do dental crowns change color over time?
Dental crowns made out of porcelain don’t change color. If they are made from resin, then the color can change.
Is dental anesthesia safe for pregnancy?
It depends on what trimester you are in and how urgent your dental work is. If dental work can wait, better to do it after delivery. Also, you must get your Ob/gyn permission for READ MORE
It depends on what trimester you are in and how urgent your dental work is. If dental work can wait, better to do it after delivery. Also, you must get your Ob/gyn permission for anesthesia.
Can dental anesthesia be used for a dental cleaning?
Yes. They can anesthetize the teeth for cleaning and you can put headphones on and listen to music.
Why does my Invisalign hurt after a year?
Every time you put in a new tray, it is tight and might hurt a little. You are moving teeth and bone.
How long does a wisdom tooth infection last?
Wisdom tooth infection is serious and needs to be treated immediately with antibiotics and possibly extraction of the tooth. You need to see your doctor asap.
Can a tooth that has had a root canal still hurt?
It is possible for a root canaled tooth to hurt for various reasons. The dentist might have missed an extra canal, tooth might have a root crack, infection might still be present…Please READ MORE
It is possible for a root canaled tooth to hurt for various reasons. The dentist might have missed an extra canal, tooth might have a root crack, infection might still be present…Please follow up on your tooth with a root canal specialist.
Can a dental X-ray show nerve damage?
Dental X-ray can show the effect of nerve damage at the end of the root. On some occasions, it may take a while for nerve damage to show itself.
How do you stop cavities from growing?
It is not always possible to stop cavities from growing. Best to have your dentist fix them. Using fluoride toothpaste and flossing and brushing is the best fight against cavities.
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It is not always possible to stop cavities from growing. Best to have your dentist fix them. Using fluoride toothpaste and flossing and brushing is the best fight against cavities.
