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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
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Can I get my teeth whitened with braces?
Get your teeth cleaned well. If your teeth do not look cleaned, see your dentist and see if your teeth are darkened and might need lightening. However, you also might really need READ MORE
Get your teeth cleaned well. If your teeth do not look cleaned, see your dentist and see if your teeth are darkened and might need lightening. However, you also might really need lightening. If so, find a good dentist who will lighten your teeth appropriately.
If I have mild tooth pain, should I be going to the dentist?
You need to see your dentist. GO!
Is brushing your teeth once a day okay?
Best twice a day. Floss twice a day. Use Listerine first, swish for 30 seconds, floss, and brush with Colgate SF toothpaste for two minutes, not less on every surface of your teeth. READ MORE
Best twice a day. Floss twice a day. Use Listerine first, swish for 30 seconds, floss, and brush with Colgate SF toothpaste for two minutes, not less on every surface of your teeth. This IS IT!
When should my wisdom teeth be removed?
Between 17 and 24. Earlier ok. After 25 - 28 might not be much fun.
What can be the cause of my bad breath?
Go to a dentist. Get his/her exam and report.
Can I eat before my wisdom tooth removal?
Yes, but not after 10:00 PM.
How do you get rid of mouth bacteria?
Oral hygiene, floss twice daily every day then with Listerine and Colgate SF.
How long does oral surgery take for wisdom teeth?
You should have four third molars. If you have more or less, you are lucky for four or less and not lucky if you have more than four.
Can bad breath be caused by dental issues?
Yes, all your mouth. You need to do your brushing and flossing twice daily and get a good teeth cleaning.
Why are my teeth turning black?
Tartar is building up on your teeth. Get some scaling done. Three visits, two weeks apart, and keep it up. Then twice or four times each time you get cleaned.
I eat too much sweets. Is this dangerous for my oral health?
Stop eating sweets today.
What is a dental bridge?
An appliance to repair your missing or soon to be missing teeth. You might consider implants.
Can I drive after having a wisdom tooth pulled?
Yes. You will be numb from an hour to three hours. Go home, get comfortable as much as possible and apply plenty of ice for as long as you can stand it. After 2 to 8 hours, you READ MORE
Yes. You will be numb from an hour to three hours. Go home, get comfortable as much as possible and apply plenty of ice for as long as you can stand it. After 2 to 8 hours, you will have less pain. You might not have less swelling.
Can tooth whitening treatments ruin tooth enamel?
It is okay twice a year. Keep up with your two a year.
Can I have surgery to fix TMJ?
You need to see an oral surgeon. Get the surgeon to go over what will be done on a day before you will have your surgeon do the operation.
How painful is a tooth extraction?
With an injection to dull the pain, it will not be bad. Tell your son to be brave, it will hurt a little and when it is done, MAKE HIM THE HERO!
Will I need anesthesia during root canal?
Usually, not!
What are the signs of early stage gum disease?
Yes. The question is what you ask your dentist. He should tell you what should be done.
How can I help my child stop grinding his teeth?
First, how old is your son. If he is young, grinding is normal. His teeth are getting acquainted with each other to fit right in. If he is in his teens, he MIGHT need an occlusal READ MORE
First, how old is your son. If he is young, grinding is normal. His teeth are getting acquainted with each other to fit right in. If he is in his teens, he MIGHT need an occlusal splint (Night Guard). If grinding gets heavy noise, he might just need his own wear and it will stop on his own. If it goes beyond that, he needs an occlusal splint (night guard.) The night guard will then protect his teeth. That may be needed for life or for a time until it stops.
