Dr. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS

It is quite normal to feel a little sensitivity after teeth whitening for a day or two. A lot of teeth sensitivity arises questions for you regarding checkups for cavities, gum health, and gum recession. All those factors, along with gel strength and length of the exposure, contribute to sensitivity. You can now use Sensodyne toothpaste to calm down the reaction to the chemicals in whitening gel. Avoid very cold or hot drinks and food; the feeling will subside eventually.

All crowns have around 10-15 years of service sometimes even more. Longevity will depend on oral hygiene and yearly dental office checkups.

For the overbite, the diagnosis will be critical. The genetic cause would be best treated with orthodontics. If missing posterior teeth cause the overbite restorative dentistry could help. Occasionally bad habits like lip biting can be a component of the problem.

Denture cleaning: get a special large denture brush, and clean your denture under lukewarm water with just a bush or soap ( no toothpaste- it contains abrasive particles that are too harsh for plastic). In a plastic or glass container dissolve a denture-disinfecting tablet like Polident or, Effeddrent , just to name a few. Keep your denture in the solution for a minimum of 3 minutes in the morning and the evening.

Gum recession is multifactorial. Finding the cause of the recession will be key to a successful treatment. The recession caused by aging and natural collagen loss might just need an observation especially when asymptomatic. Bridges last 10 to 15 years, if your bridge is in that range it might need to be replaced. Other causes might be periodontal disease, loss of opposite dentition, and chewing more on the bridge side of the mouth to just name a few.

The most probable cause is staining from drinks like tea or coffee. While wearing the aligners drink only water.

Yes, it is safe to use Listerine with implants. Use non-alcoholic brands not to damage any components of the restoration.

If the pain is caused by temporary factor like an irritation or burn you can use a warm salt water rinse (1 teaspoon on a glass of water) or herbal rinse with chamomile.If your pain is not resolved in 2 to 3 days something more serious can be happening and visit at the dental office is highly recommend.

Scheduling a dentist visit for professional cleaning and check up is recommended. Diagnosis of the root cause of the gingivitis will be the best treatment option. Gingivitis can be connected to inadequate bruising, lack of the nutrients , overhanging restoration, cavities, food accumulation in wide spaces , mouthbreating just to ame a few. *Smiles of Lombard, PC* *Monika Tyszkowski DDS* *845 S. Main Street, Suite 201* *Lombard IL 60148* *Ph: (630) 376-6176* *Fax: (630) 519-4184* *www.smilesoflombard.com <http://www.smilesoflombard.com>* *smilesoflombard@gmail.com <smilesoflombard@gmail.com> * IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission contains confidential information, some or all of which may be protected health information as defined by the federal Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. This transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/ or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient (or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this electronic transmission to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying if this information is strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. Please notify the sender by telephone (number listed above) to arrange the return or destruction of the information and all copies. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL PAGES, PLEASE TELEPHONE US IMMEDIATELY AT: 630-376-6176

There should not be too many issues with a new denture. First-time wearers might experience more sore spots and salivation going away within 3 weeks. Sore spots require an appointment at your dentist's office for an adjustment. Some patients need to come back more than once during those 3 weeks.

Slight discomfort for up to 3 days post operative is acceptable .Any type of a strong pain should be a concern and the patient is encouraged to contact the dentist who did a procedure.

Yes, there are several options to help patients with receding gums depending on the severity and paste of the problem. Your dentist estimates the progress of the recession and discusses treatment plans.

Depends on how long is the bridge . For an average 3-4 point bridge Zirconia all-ceramic bridge will be recommended.

Depending on where that "bump" is exactly in your mouth the diagnosis is vastly different. The best option is to schedule an appointment with a dentist to make sure just in case infection or cancer is diagnosed early.

As any virus Herpes Simple is highly contagious so sharing your personal belongings might lead to the spread that virus to you. As a human papilloma virus, it is highly facilitated to our tissues and the virus will stay within them for a lifetime.

Well done root canal treatment has a 98% chance tooth will stay lifetime. Crown is a necessary after procedure.

Absolutely.Crowns look and feel like a natural tooth and are very strong.

A little mobility of the removable partial denture is expected.If your denture moves a lot that means it has a problem with stability on the level of the base or the retention clasps. In that situation, you will need to go back to your dentist to help you solve this issue.

To make your denture fit better you will need to see your dentist. He/she will adjust your denture according to the problem it caused.You might need to adjust denture more than once. Usual time to get used to a new denture is approximately 2-3 weeks.

To just a name a few :
1. Chewing efficiency drops to about 40 % with upper and 20 % with lower denture
2. Denture might cause some sore spots that need to be adjusted especially at the beginning of the use .
3. Speech problems and excessive salivating also at the beginning of the wear
4. Lower full denture might not be stable without implant support due to smaller gum surface and tongue movements during chewing