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Peter Monaghan, DDS
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Dr. Peter Monaghan is a Dentist practicing in Evanston, IL. Dr. Monaghan 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.
Peter Monaghan, DDS
- Evanston, IL
- Accepting new patients
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What should I do if my braces are too tight?
When you get your braces tightened they will cause you to have some pain. over the course of about a month or month-and-a-half then the teeth move and you start losing the discomfort. READ MORE
When you get your braces tightened they will cause you to have some pain. over the course of about a month or month-and-a-half then the teeth move and you start losing the discomfort. That is how orthodontic appliances work. they put them on you they hurt like the devil sometimes but after a while everything loosens up and everything usually does not have a problem. Just remember once they put them on they hurt for a little while and then they leave you alone for a while until they want to come in and tighten them up again.
Do new dentures hurt?
Yes new dentures hurt but over time as your gums you will adjust to them overtime and any adjustments that the dentist can make when you go back and show him where it hurts sooner READ MORE
Yes new dentures hurt but over time as your gums you will adjust to them overtime and any adjustments that the dentist can make when you go back and show him where it hurts sooner or later everything will become normal.
What foods should I eat after going to the dentist?
You nailed the hat right on the hammer.you will have some discomfort and overtime that will fade away and you must go in periodically to your dentist to make sure they can adjusted READ MORE
You nailed the hat right on the hammer.you will have some discomfort and overtime that will fade away and you must go in periodically to your dentist to make sure they can adjusted properly for you. Do not try 2 help yourself because that will end up in a bad mess. You need to go to the dentist and have him make minor adjustments until things work out for both of you.
What are inflamed taste buds?
Yes, this often occurs and it USUALLY goes away.
What causes spots on the tip of one's tongue?
Normal, usually. If there is no pain or she rubs the backs of her teeth, don't worry. Such will go away over time.
What is the safest dental filling?
Best restorations ever made. Inexpensive, long lasting, and excellent! You got it all.
Why do my teeth keep breaking?
Probably due to thin enamel by a guess. Ask your dentist.
Does a tooth extraction affect the brain?
Whoever told you that is wrong. You will have no problems having the surgery done.
Can tooth enamel be restored?
If you treat your enamel well, your enamel will give you many years of service. Don't grind your teeth, don't fidget with rough or sharp items which can break the enamel. Soft READ MORE
If you treat your enamel well, your enamel will give you many years of service. Don't grind your teeth, don't fidget with rough or sharp items which can break the enamel. Soft tooth brush, good tooth paste and great brushing and flossing will give you a great smile and good technique will keep your teeth in ship shape, ready to use any time.
Steps I should take to recover after wisdom teeth removal?
You will have some pain and some bleeding. They are easily managed with gauze and Tylenol or other types of pain relief. If you need stronger pain relieved you can get stronger READ MORE
You will have some pain and some bleeding. They are easily managed with gauze and Tylenol or other types of pain relief. If you need stronger pain relieved you can get stronger medications from your dentist. Using ice on your cheeks will help reduce the pain. once you've had your teeth removed there will be pain and you need to use medications supplied by your dentist and ice on the areas. The ice needs to be done almost always for the first two days.
How do you stop wisdom tooth pain at home?
Unfortunately you will have some discomfort during the time before you can get to your dentist. There is no real good material or drug 2 use other than over the counter like Tylenol READ MORE
Unfortunately you will have some discomfort during the time before you can get to your dentist. There is no real good material or drug 2 use other than over the counter like Tylenol or other drugs like that. Best thing is you get into your dentist or your oral surgeon and see what they can do as an emergency.
Why does my tooth hurt after a crown?
This is not an unusual problem. when you get a crown but tooth has been ground down and you have lost some of the structure. When that crown is placed on your tooth it is done READ MORE
This is not an unusual problem. when you get a crown but tooth has been ground down and you have lost some of the structure. When that crown is placed on your tooth it is done so with an adhesive and hopefully after certain amount of time usually about three to four months and over that time it starts getting lesser and lesser pain. If it gets extremely painful then you may have to have root canal done to that restoration. It's not fun to have root canal but in situations where teeth do not recover well then you need to have the root canal done and after that is done everything should quiet down.
Is it better to have root canal or extraction?
Saving your tooth is better than losing a tooth. However if the tooth cannot be saved you need to extract it.
Why do gums recede with age?
There are a lot of things which you need to understand. Unfortunately you probably are mulling this over in your mind. It is always a good reason 2 keep your teeth as long as they READ MORE
There are a lot of things which you need to understand. Unfortunately you probably are mulling this over in your mind. It is always a good reason 2 keep your teeth as long as they are salvageable. When a tooth is so badly damaged and it cannot be used anymore it is time to eliminate that problem in your mouth.With implants teeth which have been lost or are going to be lost can be used by implants. Implants are relatively expensive and if you can't afford to them at this time you would be happy enough to have the tooth extracted and when you can get an implant have it placed in your mouth.
Can you sleep with dentures?
You can wear your dentures at night but it's much more comfortable and better to take them out and wear them during the day as you need them.
What could happen when I get my gum surgery?
You shouldn't have to worry about what's going on if you're having surgery and it's needed then you will need it because you will either have overgrowth or you have loss of gum READ MORE
You shouldn't have to worry about what's going on if you're having surgery and it's needed then you will need it because you will either have overgrowth or you have loss of gum tissue. That can be rectified either way as long as the periodontist or oral surgeon who does the work knows what they are doing for you.
Why are my gums turning brown?
Change in color of gums can happen over time. Also if you are having gums which are Browning then you have a hereditary situation. Don't worry about it because it is normal for READ MORE
Change in color of gums can happen over time. Also if you are having gums which are Browning then you have a hereditary situation. Don't worry about it because it is normal for many people.
What is the best pain relief after tooth extraction?
You can use pain medication which could be offered to you by the dentist and you can use ice in a bag with a little bit of water and hold it there to reduce the swelling in the READ MORE
You can use pain medication which could be offered to you by the dentist and you can use ice in a bag with a little bit of water and hold it there to reduce the swelling in the pain.
Can braces fix my child's big tooth gap?
Yes they can fix it.
