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Peter Monaghan, DDS, PhD

Dentist | General Practice

1800 Sherman Ave Suite 517 Evanston IL, 60201

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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.

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Peter Monaghan, DDS, PhD's Expert Contributions
  • 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. 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. READ MORE

  • 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 or later everything will become normal. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • What are inflamed taste buds?

    Yes, this often occurs and it USUALLY goes away. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • What is the safest dental filling?

    Best restorations ever made. Inexpensive, long lasting, and excellent! You got it all. READ MORE

  • Why do my teeth keep breaking?

    Probably due to thin enamel by a guess. Ask your dentist. READ MORE

  • Does a tooth extraction affect the brain?

    Whoever told you that is wrong. You will have no problems having the surgery done. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • Professional tooth whitening better than OTC whitening strips?

    Yes. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 many people. READ MORE

  • 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 pain. READ MORE

  • Can braces fix my child's big tooth gap?

    Yes they can fix it. READ MORE

Professional Society Memberships

  • International Association for Dental Research, American Association for Dental Research

Articles and Publications

  • Published 20 publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The balance of seeing patients, doing research, and presenting.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Shooting guns

Peter Monaghan, DDS, PhD's Practice location

Peter Monaghan

1800 Sherman Ave Suite 517 -
Evanston, IL 60201
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New patients: 847-475-6300
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Sherman Dental Associates

909 Davis St Suite 120 -
Evanston, Illinois 60201
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New patients: 847-475-6300

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