Dr. Carmella Mashian
Dentist | General Practice
6200 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1706 Los Angeles CA, 90048About
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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How can I reduce the gap between my front teeth?
You can reduce the gap with doing orthodontics or Invisalign and moving teeth together OR by placing a bonding on the two front teeth by an experienced dentist. READ MORE
What is the difference between dental implants and mini implants?
Mini implants are smaller versions of regular implants. Often used for smaller teeth and/or space. READ MORE
Can an oral surgeon remove an infected tooth?
Yes. An oral surgeon is the most qualified to remove an infected tooth. READ MORE
What to avoid after dental implants?
Immediately after a dental implant, avoid eating on that side and putting any pressure on the implant. Also, keep the area clean. READ MORE
How long after bone graft can I eat?
You can eat after your numbness goes away from the other side. READ MORE
What does TMJ pain feel like?
It is difficult to explain pain. If you have tightness around your ears and facial muscles, difficulty opening your mouth fully, throbbing and shooting pain on your temples, they can be attributed to TMJ pain. READ MORE
How wide can you open your mouth after jaw surgery?
You have to ask your surgeon who is familiar with the nature of your surgery. READ MORE
How can I prevent infection after a dental implant?
Keep your mouth clean by brushing the teeth near the extraction site. Keep food away from the area and clean after eating. Rinse with warm salt water and/or mouthwash. Should be okay. READ MORE
How long should you do salt water rinses after tooth extraction?
Salt and water rinse decreases inflammation. 2-3 days, up to a week max is all that is needed READ MORE
Is throbbing pain normal after tooth extractions?
Throbbing pain is not normal after extraction. If it persists more than a day, see your dentist. READ MORE
How long does a crown last on a front tooth?
Crowns are meant to last sometimes for decades. It depends on how you take care of it and how skillful your dentist is and how damaged the tooth is. READ MORE
How safe is dental anesthesia?
If by dental anesthesia you mean local anesthesia given when filling a cavity, it is pretty safe. Usually, lidocaine or an equivalent is injected locally. It numbs the tooth and disappears within a couple of hours. READ MORE
How bad is jaw surgery recovery?
Please ask your oral surgeon. READ MORE
Is a flipper the same as a partial denture?
Flipper is a cheaper, more like a temporary dental device to hold the space while doing implants or when one cannot afford a partial denture. READ MORE
How can I make my gums stronger naturally?
Gums stay healthier when they are not in proximity to irritants like plaque. Brushing gently, but effectively, flossing, and visiting a dentist are all you can do. READ MORE
Is it ok to rinse with salt water while wearing dentures?
The point of rinsing with salt water is to reduce the inflammation in the gums. Having dentures in the mouth defeats that purpose. READ MORE
Do all fillings need injections?
Injections are to numb the tooth so you don’t feel any pain associated with removing the decay. It is for your comfort. Up to you to take or not. READ MORE
Should you brush receding gums?
Receding gums have many causes. One of them is brushing too hard. While plaque and food particles need to be removed, there is no need to brush gums too hard. READ MORE
How often can you whiten your teeth with trays?
You should see results with 5-7 days with whitening trays. After that, once in while. READ MORE
Can you use whitening strips on bonded teeth?
Bondings won’t get affected by whitening strips. Teeth will get lighter, but not the bondings. Their color will not change. READ MORE
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