Steven Eli Chamish DDS?

Steven Eli Chamish DDS

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92 Reads Way Suite 200 New Castle DE, 19720 Show map

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Dr. Steven Chamish is a Dentist practicing in New Castle, DE. Dr. Chamish 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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Does teeth cleaning hurt after a root canal?
Dear Reader, Thanks for the question. A tooth that has had a root canal, should not be sensitive as a general rule. If your tooth is hurting when your teeth are being cleaned, something is going on. Why did you need the root canal in the first place? Was it cracked, had a cavity into the nerve? How long ago did you have it done? It can take up to nine months to heal. Was the tooth restored with a crown or a filling? Does it have a post? As you can see, there are several variables to take into account. I suggest you talk to your dentist or the endodontist who performed your root canals and have them try to determine the cause of your pain. Hope this helps. Steven Chamish, DDS,FAGD,FIOCI READ MORE
Will a dry socket heal on its own?
Dear Reader, Good question. Fortunately, dry sockets generally do heal on their own in 10-14 days and are more of a nuisance than anything else. A dry socket is inflammation of the area generally due to the lack of the formation of a fibrin clot or one forming and falling out after tooth extraction. Either way, the wall of the socket is exposed to the oral environment and it becomes inflamed. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain medications such as ibuprofen help. If it is too uncomfortable, your dentist or oral surgeon can place medication in the socket to help alleviate your symptoms until it feels better. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Is throbbing pain normal after dentures?
Dear Reader, Throbbing pain is not normal after receiving dentures. This goes for conventional dentures where your teeth are already missing. If you received an immediate denture, where your teeth are removed and the denture is immediately placed at the same visit, that's a different situation. In that case, the throbbing pain could be from the surgery, not necessarily the denture. If your new denture is rubbing against your gum and causing an ulcer, that could be the source of your pain. Most patients (98%) who get new dentures need to have them adjusted. In some cases (I just had this situation), you could have a reaction to the acrylic that the denture is made of. I suggest you return to your dentist to examine both your mouth and the denture. Then he or she can address your problem and hopefully get you comfortable . Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Can periodontitis be cured at home?
Dear Reader, Unfortunately, if you have be truly diagnosed with Periodontitis (gum disease that has advanced into the jawbone), you will need professional care to eliminate it and help you manage it. Is it serious? Periodontitis is associated with greater risk of stroke and heart attack. It will worsen a person's diabetes making it harder to get their glucose levels under control. It is linked to premature and low birth weights in women and ED (erectile disfunction) in men. Periodontitis has been lined to greater chance of Alzheimer's disease. The inflammation of periodontitis is linked to other diseases as well. Once your dentist or periodontist (a dental specialist that treat periodontal disease) and their hygienist gets the situation under control, it will be up to you to maintain and control it so it doesn't return. Unfortunately, there is no cure, only maintaining control. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD,FIOCI READ MORE
What can I eat after pinhole gum surgery?
Dear Reader, Good question. I would hope your doctor (periodontist, family dentist) who will be doing the procedure will review that with you and provide you with post operative instructions (I always do). Basically, you don't want to eat in anything in the area, or if you do, only very soft foods like yogurt, pudding, soups, eggs, etc. This is because the gum needs time to tighten back down onto the bone. Again, just check with your doctor and have that steak dinner before your procedure. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Can teeth issues cause difficulty speaking?
Dear Reader, Good question. Speech is one of the functions assigned to your front teeth. Their position in your mouth determines the quality of the sounds you make while speaking. Depending upon the severity of your gum disease, if your teeth have shifted, this has the potential to affect your speech. As dentists, especially those of us who make dentures (because we have to set the teeth), we are keenly aware of how teeth should come together and be arranged to make the appropriate sounds. I would speak with your dentist. Once your gum disease is under control, you make need to see an orthodontist to move your teeth into the right position. It may benefit to also see a speech therapist as well. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish,DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Is getting a crown done under local anesthesia?
Dear Reader, Teeth getting a crown are shaped while under local anesthesia. Unfortunately, I don't know what you mean when you say that you are "sensitive" to local anesthesia. If that's the case, I would discuss the situation with your dentist to find an alternative. If it's one particular anesthetic, perhaps your dentist could use another substitute. If it's the epinephrine in the local anesthetic, then your dentist could use one without it. Otherwise, you may need to be sedated for the procedure. ]Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FIOCI, FAGD READ MORE
Is a black spot on your tooth a cavity?
Dear Reader, A black spot on your tooth could be a cavity, stain from food, or a discolored filling. I recommend you see a dentist to determine what it is and have it addressed, especially if it's a cavity. Hope this helps. Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Does your face shape change after veneers?
Great question, The answer is that it's possible. Depending upon the thickness of your veneers, your upper lip can change. If you want to keep your lip where it is, then your dentist will remove about a third to a half of a millimeter of your tooth to place a veneer that is the same thickness. So, the net change would be zero. But, if you want a fuller lip, then veneers can be placed with little or no tooth reduction. I would discuss your concerns with your dentist so he/she can develop a treatment plan to meet your wants. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Does a bone graft prevent dry socket?
Dear Reader, A bone graft at the time of tooth extraction may help prevent a dry socket. The key to both a successful bone graft and extraction is a healthy amount of bleeding in the tooth socket to form a fibrin clot. In the extraction, the clot acts like a bandage. In the bone graft, it provides the mortar to hold the graft together. Overall, the graft does improve your odds of preventing a dry socket. Of course, do not smoke (if you're a smoker) for several days before or after the extraction and follow your doctor's (dentist, oral surgeon, periodontist) recommendations. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FIOCI, FAGD READ MORE
Does massaging gums help toothaches?
Dear Reader, Thanks for your question. If you have a toothache, massaging your gum will may temporarily help relieve some discomfort, but it will not eliminate the problem. If your tooth aches, please seek professional help asap. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FIOCI, FAGD READ MORE
How soon can I brush my teeth after a deep cleaning?
Dear Reader, You can brush your teeth anytime after having a deep cleaning. Your gums may be slightly sore, so just brush gently. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Can I brush my teeth after wisdom teeth removal?
Dear Reader, Yes. You can safely brush your teeth after wisdom teeth removal. Just be careful not to get your toothbrush bristles into the extraction sites (holes where your wisdom teeth were) and don't rinse vigorously. Otherwise, just keep brushing. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Does a front tooth root canal need a crown?
Dear Reader, Great question. Without seeing your tooth, if the tooth is intact and only needs a filling to close the access hole where the root canal was done, the answer is no. If your tooth has a sufficient amount of structure missing, has large fillings present, or is discolored, a crown is probably the best way to go. I would talk to your dentist to discuss your options. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
How can I stabilize a loose tooth at home?
Dear FATD Follower, You can't really stabilize a loose tooth at home. I don't know why it's loose, but generally it's the result of trauma or an advanced case of gum disease. In either case, you need the services of a dentist to diagnose the cause and to stabilize your tooth or possibly have to remove it. Hopefully, none of your other teeth are involved. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Is baking soda good for inflamed gums?
Dear Reader, Is baking soda good for gums? It works great as a toothpaste since it is nonabrasive and a powerful base, so it neutralizes acids. Unfortunately, it doesn't do much for gums. However, salt water does, so use a quarter to a half a teaspoon to 8 ounces of water and rinse vigorously. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
What can I take for gum inflammation?
Dear Reader, For gum inflammation, Listerine or warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon to 8 oz of water) and vigorous rinsing may help. So will thorough brushing and cleaning in between your teeth with something like floss of interdental picks. The real question is: what's causing your inflammation. For most people, gingivitis results due to lack of a professional cleaning (prophylaxis). I would suggest if it's been awhile, to see a dentist for an examination, and the hygienist for a cleaning. Otherwise, the inflammation will not go away. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
Do fillings make teeth weaker?
Dear Reader, Great question. Do fillings make your teeth weaker? The answer is yes. Nothing beats the original condition of your teeth. Replacing tooth structure with a filling reduces the strength of a tooth. But no one would do that to a healthy tooth. We place fillings to replace decayed, diseased tooth structure which is far weaker than healthy tooth. Bonded fillings, done correctly, will restore a tooth to approximately its original strength. If you want to keep your teeth strong, don't get cavities. But if it happens, small conservative tooth bonded fillings will keep them nearly as strong as a healthy one. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
How should I sleep with tooth pain?
Dear Reader, The best way to sleep with tooth pain, is to see a dentist and get rid of it. Tooth pain is a sign your body is sending you telling you something is damaged or diseased. The only way to eliminate the pain is treatment. In the meantime, try an over the counter analgesic like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE
How long does it take for gums to heal after root planing?
Dear Reader, How long does it take for your gums to heal after root planing? It depends upon the severity of the gums prior to treatment. In early to moderate cases, it could be a week. I advanced cases, it could take 2 to 3 weeks. If you had root planing and feel like it's taking too long, call your dentist and him or her, take a look to assure you healing accordingly. Hope this helps, Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI READ MORE