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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.

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Dr. Carmella Mashian, DDS

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Can wearing dentures cause receding gums?

One wears dentures when there are no teeth. The bone and gums initially remodel after extraction of teeth to adjust to having no teeth, but there is no receding gums after that. READ MORE

One wears dentures when there are no teeth. The bone and gums initially remodel after extraction of teeth to adjust to having no teeth, but there is no receding gums after that.

Can I drink alcohol after a dental bone graft?

You can drink alcohol if you are not on any antibiotics.

Does having scratch marks weaken teeth?

If by “scratch marks” you mean toothbrush abrasions, yes. Brushing too hard erodes the enamel and is not good for your teeth or gums.

Is heat good for wisdom teeth pain?

Heat is not necessarily good for wisdom tooth pain. They are probably on the verge of erupting from the gum. Visit your dentist.

How do you know if your filling is infected?

You have to see a dentist and have xrays taken

Do fixed retainers stop teeth from moving?

Yes. Fixed retainers stop teeth from moving

How can I strengthen my enamel?

Brushing with a ADA approved toothpastes is the only thing to protect the enamel.

What can I do about my cracked tooth?

There are many ways one can have a cracked tooth. It depends how far the crack has gone, where the crack is and if you are in pain or not. Some cracked teeth can not be saved. READ MORE

There are many ways one can have a cracked tooth. It depends how far the crack has gone, where the crack is and if you are in pain or not. Some cracked teeth can not be saved. Some are very simply smoothed and don’t need anything else. Contact your dentist.

How can I remove stains from my teeth at home?

Have professional teeth cleanings done by hygienists or dentists

How do you get rid of an infection in your gums?

You have to get rid of the source of the infection. It could be from gum disease or other things. Visit your dentist.

Which straightens your teeth better?

Both are good. I would go with Invisalign because it is easier and more comfortable and aesthetically pleasant

Why are teeth whiteners so expensive?

Use Crest White Strips. They are not expensive

How long is a root canal procedure?

Root canal duration depends on a few factors: Which tooth, how fast they can numb you, and how many canals the tooth has. On average, a root canal specialist (endodontist) will READ MORE

Root canal duration depends on a few factors: Which tooth, how fast they can numb you, and how many canals the tooth has. On average, a root canal specialist (endodontist) will need an hour for each session and it might take two sessions.