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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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How can I reduce the gap between my front teeth?
You can reduce the gap with doing orthodontics or Invisalign and moving teeth together OR by placing a bonding on the two front teeth by an experienced dentist.
What is the difference between dental implants and mini implants?
Mini implants are smaller versions of regular implants. Often used for smaller teeth and/or space.
Can an oral surgeon remove an infected tooth?
Yes. An oral surgeon is the most qualified to remove an infected tooth.
What to avoid after dental implants?
Immediately after a dental implant, avoid eating on that side and putting any pressure on the implant. Also, keep the area clean.
How long after bone graft can I eat?
You can eat after your numbness goes away from the other side.
What does TMJ pain feel like?
It is difficult to explain pain. If you have tightness around your ears and facial muscles, difficulty opening your mouth fully, throbbing and shooting pain on your temples, they READ MORE
It is difficult to explain pain. If you have tightness around your ears and facial muscles, difficulty opening your mouth fully, throbbing and shooting pain on your temples, they can be attributed to TMJ pain.
How wide can you open your mouth after jaw surgery?
You have to ask your surgeon who is familiar with the nature of your surgery.
How can I prevent infection after a dental implant?
Keep your mouth clean by brushing the teeth near the extraction site. Keep food away from the area and clean after eating. Rinse with warm salt water and/or mouthwash. Should be READ MORE
Keep your mouth clean by brushing the teeth near the extraction site. Keep food away from the area and clean after eating. Rinse with warm salt water and/or mouthwash. Should be okay.
How long should you do salt water rinses after tooth extraction?
Salt and water rinse decreases inflammation. 2-3 days, up to a week max is all that is needed
Is throbbing pain normal after tooth extractions?
Throbbing pain is not normal after extraction. If it persists more than a day, see your dentist.
How long does a crown last on a front tooth?
Crowns are meant to last sometimes for decades. It depends on how you take care of it and how skillful your dentist is and how damaged the tooth is.
How safe is dental anesthesia?
If by dental anesthesia you mean local anesthesia given when filling a cavity, it is pretty safe. Usually, lidocaine or an equivalent is injected locally. It numbs the tooth and READ MORE
If by dental anesthesia you mean local anesthesia given when filling a cavity, it is pretty safe. Usually, lidocaine or an equivalent is injected locally. It numbs the tooth and disappears within a couple of hours.
How bad is jaw surgery recovery?
Please ask your oral surgeon.
Is a flipper the same as a partial denture?
Flipper is a cheaper, more like a temporary dental device to hold the space while doing implants or when one cannot afford a partial denture.
How can I make my gums stronger naturally?
Gums stay healthier when they are not in proximity to irritants like plaque. Brushing gently, but effectively, flossing, and visiting a dentist are all you can do.
Is it ok to rinse with salt water while wearing dentures?
The point of rinsing with salt water is to reduce the inflammation in the gums. Having dentures in the mouth defeats that purpose.
Do all fillings need injections?
Injections are to numb the tooth so you don’t feel any pain associated with removing the decay. It is for your comfort. Up to you to take or not.
Should you brush receding gums?
Receding gums have many causes. One of them is brushing too hard. While plaque and food particles need to be removed, there is no need to brush gums too hard.
How often can you whiten your teeth with trays?
You should see results with 5-7 days with whitening trays. After that, once in while.
Can you use whitening strips on bonded teeth?
Bondings won’t get affected by whitening strips. Teeth will get lighter, but not the bondings. Their color will not change.
