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Dr. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Monika Tyszkowski is a Dentist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Tyszkowski 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.
25 years
Experience
Dr. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
- Lombard, IL
- UIC
- Accepting new patients
Stress and Oral Health
We often hear: “Stress ruins your health” or “Stress is a source of many diseases”. Being a health care professional for over 25 years I could not agree more. What is stress...
Can I drink coffee after a tooth filling?
Yes. Coffee might still stain your teeth if you don't brush properly. Make sure your doctor or hygienist shows you good brushing techniques.
How do you know if you have an exposed tooth nerve?
You will experience pain and/or swelling. Pain can be spontaneous or while eating.
Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Does wearing more rubber bands on braces help?
Wearing elastics will help move teeth faster. They should be worn all the time except eating. Your orthodontist will give you all the information you need about the treatment.
What happens if I don't wear my rubber bands for 2 days?
Not following the instructions leads to a longer treatment.
Can dental bonding fix crooked teeth?
Yes it can when crowding is not too severe.
Are there any side effects of dentures?
Immediate side effects might occur in some people who are allergic to acrylic-plastic substance that denture is usually made of. Long-term side effects is chewing potential going READ MORE
Immediate side effects might occur in some people who are allergic to acrylic-plastic substance that denture is usually made of. Long-term side effects is chewing potential going down to 40%-60% of natural teeth depending if the denture is full or partial, faster bone loss, changes in the facial appearance .
Can you remove composite bonding?
Yes, but it has to be replaced with a new one. Once you elect to have dental bonding, your enamel gets altered and you will need to replace bonding with bonding or porcelain veneer. READ MORE
Yes, but it has to be replaced with a new one. Once you elect to have dental bonding, your enamel gets altered and you will need to replace bonding with bonding or porcelain veneer.
Can dental bonding fix gaps?
Yes, depending on how large they are. Larger gaps can be easily fixed by orthodontic treatment or ceramic crowns/veneers.
Are dentures better than implants?
Dentures are NOT better than implants, but implant supported denture is better than regular. Chewing capacity drops with denture to about 40% for partial, 30% upper full denture READ MORE
Dentures are NOT better than implants, but implant supported denture is better than regular. Chewing capacity drops with denture to about 40% for partial, 30% upper full denture and 15% to 5% for lower full denture. With implants, chewing is as high as 90%.
How long should you keep Listerine in your mouth?
Listerine is a mouthwash that aids in good oral hygiene. Mouthwash should be used after you brush and floss your teeth for several swishes in the oral cavity. Mouthwash is antibacterial READ MORE
Listerine is a mouthwash that aids in good oral hygiene. Mouthwash should be used after you brush and floss your teeth for several swishes in the oral cavity. Mouthwash is antibacterial and helps to eliminate bad breath causing bacteria.
What causes dental plaque?
Dental plaque shows on your teeth about 4-12 hours after brushing teeth. Sugary foods and drinks accelerate creation of the dental plaque - a colorless, sticky substance on your READ MORE
Dental plaque shows on your teeth about 4-12 hours after brushing teeth. Sugary foods and drinks accelerate creation of the dental plaque - a colorless, sticky substance on your teeth. Bacteria always present in oral cavity inhabitant quickly original plaque and feed on it. As a result of their waste product, acid is produced that, if left for a prolonged period of time, leads to tooth decay and gingivitis. Originally, clear plaque becomes yellow, then hardens and transforms to dental tartar.
How often should I do scaling?
Scaling and root planing is a procedure utilized in the presence of periodontal pockets and/or large amount of tartar under the gums.Your health care provider determines how often READ MORE
Scaling and root planing is a procedure utilized in the presence of periodontal pockets and/or large amount of tartar under the gums.Your health care provider determines how often you will need this procedure.
What causes pockets around teeth?
Periodontal pockets can be genetic or a consequence of poor oral hygiene and tooth loss.
Does coconut oil really fix cavities?
*Coconut oil* attacks the harmful bacteria in your mouth. It can reduce plaque buildup, prevent *tooth* decay and fight gum disease. For these reasons, *oil* pulling or brushing READ MORE
*Coconut oil* attacks the harmful bacteria in your mouth. It can reduce plaque buildup, prevent *tooth* decay and fight gum disease. For these reasons, *oil* pulling or brushing your *teeth* with *coconut oil* can significantly improve oral and dental health.
How do you use a dental scaler to remove tartar?
If your saliva produces a lot of tartar, you can remove it at the initial stage when calcification had not occur yet. Using a tip of scaler, you can carefully scrub it off pulling READ MORE
If your saliva produces a lot of tartar, you can remove it at the initial stage when calcification had not occur yet. Using a tip of scaler, you can carefully scrub it off pulling instrument from gums to the top of the tooth. You will be able to remove tartar from surfaces that are visible to you not from the other harder to reach places. Regular visits to dental professional is recommended every 6 months.
How do I know if my dental implant is healing correctly?
A good sign your implant is healing properly is lack of redness, inflammation and/or pain. Gum around the implant has a normal pinkish color and looks the same as gum in the other READ MORE
A good sign your implant is healing properly is lack of redness, inflammation and/or pain. Gum around the implant has a normal pinkish color and looks the same as gum in the other area in your month. Complete healing takes about 4-6 months.
Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Can a crown be replaced with another crown?
Yes. A crown can be exchanged for many reasons. Esthetics, open margin, recurring caries, chipped porcelain, just to name a few.
What to do if a piece of tooth breaks off?
It all depends on how big the piece is and what part of the tooth is missing. Anything from simple polishing to just smooth the edges to crown preparation can be done depending READ MORE
It all depends on how big the piece is and what part of the tooth is missing. Anything from simple polishing to just smooth the edges to crown preparation can be done depending on diagnosis.
How can I push my teeth back without braces?
Repositioning of your teeth can be also performed by clear aligners known as Invisalign. You will need a consultation to see the best option in your case.
Can a saltwater rinse heal a gum infection?
Yes, salt water rinses are great for gum healing, especially after surgery or minor cuts, intraoral injury, and burns. Infection has an underlying cause like periodontal disease, READ MORE
Yes, salt water rinses are great for gum healing, especially after surgery or minor cuts, intraoral injury, and burns. Infection has an underlying cause like periodontal disease, gingivitis, tooth necrosis, and needs to be diagnosed and treated by a licensed dentist first.
