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Dr. Selam Totonchi
Dentist
Dr. Selam Totonchi is a Dentist practicing in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Totonchi 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.
12 years
Experience
Dr. Selam Totonchi
- Wheaton, IL
- University of Illinois - U/C
- Accepting new patients
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How can I make my partial dentures fit better?
You can go to your dentist for a follow up adjustment to make sure you are not in pain or to tighten some of the clasps. Its normal to need a few adjustments after a new partial.
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You can go to your dentist for a follow up adjustment to make sure you are not in pain or to tighten some of the clasps. Its normal to need a few adjustments after a new partial.
How should partial dentures feel?
They shouldnt hurt but it may feel like some pressure and you may feel
slight movement of the partial denture when you chew.
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slight movement of the partial denture when you chew.
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What color is best for braces?
It's all personal preference. The color does not affect the actual braces
or how they work. A lighter color will be less noticeable to others.
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or how they work. A lighter color will be less noticeable to others.
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Do braces cause mouth ulcers?
They can if you are allergic to the metal or if the brackets rub against
your skin tightly or if a wire is loose and it causes trauma to the skin.
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your skin tightly or if a wire is loose and it causes trauma to the skin.
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What should I not eat with dental braces?
Ideally, avoid sticky foods since they are more difficult to clean off the metal brackets on your braces. Other than that, there are not much limitations. You teeth will feel sore READ MORE
Ideally, avoid sticky foods since they are more difficult to clean off the
metal brackets on your braces. Other than that, there are not much
limitations. You teeth will feel sore for a few days after getting braces
so hard foods may be more uncomfortable to eat.
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metal brackets on your braces. Other than that, there are not much
limitations. You teeth will feel sore for a few days after getting braces
so hard foods may be more uncomfortable to eat.
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Will my teeth hurt after veneers?
After any major dental work like fillings, crowns, and veneers, teeth can become sensitive to hot and cold foods/drinks. Most of the time, the sensitivity goes away within a few READ MORE
After any major dental work like fillings, crowns, and veneers, teeth can become sensitive to hot and cold foods/drinks. Most of the time, the sensitivity goes away within a few days but it could last up to a few weeks. Sensodyne toothpaste can be used during this time to help reduce sensitivity. Usually, there is no dull or sharp pain after drilling on a tooth unless the cavity gets close to the nerve. Best wishes.
What can I not eat with braces?
You should avoid sticky foods since those are harder to clean around the
brackets.
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brackets.
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Are implant-fixed dentures comfortable?
Much more comfortable than non-implant fixed ones.
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How many hours does denture adhesive last?
It can last all day but lots of people reapply some halfway through the day.
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Can you get braces If you have gingivitis?
You can but it is not recommended. Gingivitis means you are not doing a good job cleaning your teeth, most likely due to the lack of flossing. If you floss improperly, the plaque READ MORE
You can but it is not recommended. Gingivitis means you are not doing a good job cleaning your teeth, most likely due to the lack of flossing. If you floss improperly, the plaque will not be removed from under the gums and the bacteria will cause the gums to get swollen and bleed. Bleeding is a sign to continue flossing (NOT stop flossing) and if you floss correctly every day for 2 weeks, then you can reverse the gingivitis. If you get braces while you have gingivitis, then you will get a lot more swelling, bleeding, sensitivity, and cavities.Best wishes.
