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Dr. Barbara A. Tarnoski, D.M.D.
Dentist | General Practice
Dr. Barbara Tarnoski is a Dentist practicing in Drexel Hill, PA. Dr. Tarnoski 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.
Dr. Tarnoski practices at Philadelphia Dental Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry, LLC. This office offers LANAP and LAPIP Laser Services. These services use the Periolase MVP-7 Laser(TM). This laser, was built specifically to treat gum disease of natural teeth (LANAP) and gum disease of implants (LAPIP). The unique wavelength targets the bacteria that causes gum disease but uses a minimally invasive, BUT highly effective treatment. With LANAP and LAPIP there is no cutting/no sewing. There is less pain. This laser stimulates YOUR OWN BODY's STEM CELLS. Your body rebuilds its own supporting tooth structures to the best of its ability. THIS IS "YOUR SECOND CHANCE" to start with a mouth free of all gum disease bacteria. All gum disease bacteria is gone in one treatment!
Good mouth care is now your future. Mouth bacteria, gum disease bacteria, are not just staying in your mouth. The research shows, bacteria in your mouth gets into your bloodstream and is traveling to your brain, liver, pancreas, kidneys, joints, bladder, (etc.). Gum Disease and ALZHEIMER'S--There is a relationship. Inflamed arteries and veins, uncontrolled High Blood Pressure, High blood sugar, Pancreatic Cancer, all have a relationship. A high percentage of these patients have or had gum disease.
Our office helps patients develop a mouth care plan. No flossing, careless brushing but you visit your dentist twice a year? Patients have their teeth in their mouth--24/7: putting food in your mouth continuously, not cleaning your mouth to remove food particles? Food particles are rotting in your mouth and along with the bacteria and this is moving all over you body and we know this can't be good. The damage from cigarettes alone has injured our bodies. You don't smoke? But what about the bacteria and the toxins roaming all over your body, this can't good. The best you can do is clean your mouth, teeth and remove the bacteria. Your significant other can also have gum disease. Close contact
transmits gum disease. Parents lack of good mouth care can affect their children.
Mouth care is major part of our office. We also work with those patients who have been in head and neck pain longer than 18 months. We work with TMJ patients but also work with patients who are still in pain.
Our office practices general dentistry.
Dr. Tarnoski practices at Philadelphia Dental Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry, LLC. This office offers LANAP and LAPIP Laser Services. These services use the Periolase MVP-7 Laser(TM). This laser, was built specifically to treat gum disease of natural teeth (LANAP) and gum disease of implants (LAPIP). The unique wavelength targets the bacteria that causes gum disease but uses a minimally invasive, BUT highly effective treatment. With LANAP and LAPIP there is no cutting/no sewing. There is less pain. This laser stimulates YOUR OWN BODY's STEM CELLS. Your body rebuilds its own supporting tooth structures to the best of its ability. THIS IS "YOUR SECOND CHANCE" to start with a mouth free of all gum disease bacteria. All gum disease bacteria is gone in one treatment!
Good mouth care is now your future. Mouth bacteria, gum disease bacteria, are not just staying in your mouth. The research shows, bacteria in your mouth gets into your bloodstream and is traveling to your brain, liver, pancreas, kidneys, joints, bladder, (etc.). Gum Disease and ALZHEIMER'S--There is a relationship. Inflamed arteries and veins, uncontrolled High Blood Pressure, High blood sugar, Pancreatic Cancer, all have a relationship. A high percentage of these patients have or had gum disease.
Our office helps patients develop a mouth care plan. No flossing, careless brushing but you visit your dentist twice a year? Patients have their teeth in their mouth--24/7: putting food in your mouth continuously, not cleaning your mouth to remove food particles? Food particles are rotting in your mouth and along with the bacteria and this is moving all over you body and we know this can't be good. The damage from cigarettes alone has injured our bodies. You don't smoke? But what about the bacteria and the toxins roaming all over your body, this can't good. The best you can do is clean your mouth, teeth and remove the bacteria. Your significant other can also have gum disease. Close contact
transmits gum disease. Parents lack of good mouth care can affect their children.
Mouth care is major part of our office. We also work with those patients who have been in head and neck pain longer than 18 months. We work with TMJ patients but also work with patients who are still in pain.
Our office practices general dentistry.
Dr. Barbara A. Tarnoski, D.M.D.
- Drexel HIll, PA
- Temple University
- Accepting new patients
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Do tooth abscesses result in tooth pain?
Sensitivity to hot and cold does not mean you have an abscess. You may have a cavity, a RESTORATION may have fractured. You may have bitten down on something hard and cracked READ MORE
Sensitivity to hot and cold does not mean you have an abscess. You may have a cavity, a RESTORATION may have fractured. You may have bitten down on something hard and cracked or fractured your tooth. You may have gum disease. Are you flossing, brushing your teeth? Are you careful with what you eat? Chewing on ice, biting into hard apples can fracture your tooth. Visiting your dentist will help you identify your problem.
I had my wisdom tooth removed yesterday. When can I start eating solid food again?
Following your doctor's instructions is important. You are told not to rinse, spit, suck out of a straw, or soda can. The purpose of this is you do not want to lose the blood cloth READ MORE
Following your doctor's instructions is important. You are told not to rinse, spit, suck out of a straw, or soda can. The purpose of this is you do not want to lose the blood cloth that has formed in your extraction site. Depending on your situation, some people still smoke. Smoking is one main cause of a dry socket. Once the numbness from the local anesthesia is gone, you can eat. Eating on the side that did not have the surgery, you might try something soft. When you chew you are using both sides of your mouth. Your body will let you know if you are chewing too hard. Opening your mouth can be LIMITED, it will gradually open wider. Pay attention to frequent rinsing with salt water. You want to rinse out any food left in the your mouth. Every one is different, our bodies have a way of letting us know when we ready to do something.
Tooth damage from teeth whitening?
Tooth whitening has fascinated patients since they were developed. In the beginning, whitening was done in the dental office. Gradually, systems were developed that gave patients READ MORE
Tooth whitening has fascinated patients since they were developed. In the beginning, whitening was done in the dental office. Gradually, systems were developed that gave patients the choice of office, home and office, and home only. Once patients started whitening their teeth, the desire for whiter and whiter teeth increased. Some teeth have been whitened to the extreme that if a whitened tooth needed repair, there are no composite shades available to repair the tooth. Humans being humans no matter what they have been told will push the button. Even with warnings, the belief of "It won't happen to me" keeps them pushing. I don't know how often this happens, but it has happened. Hopefully, you have stopped whitening. Avoiding hot or cold foods. Try using a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Keep In touch with your dentist.
My daughter has a cut inside of her mouth from falling. How can I rule out any infection?
If your daughter was seen by a doctor and no sutures were needed, having your daughter rinse her mouth with warm salt water for a few days can be soothing on the tissues. If the READ MORE
If your daughter was seen by a doctor and no sutures were needed, having your daughter rinse her mouth with warm salt water for a few days can be soothing on the tissues. If the area were infected your daughter would show signs that would indicate something was wrong.
What causes yellowing teeth?
Smoking can cause teeth to yellow. There are other foods that stain teeth. You can whiten your teeth. For a few days after you are told to avoid foods that can stain your teeth. READ MORE
Smoking can cause teeth to yellow. There are other foods that stain teeth. You can whiten your teeth. For a few days after you are told to avoid foods that can stain your teeth. You are told not to smoke. I'm sure you have thought about stopping to smoke. Whitening your teeth is a possibility you may want to consider.
Can using mouthwash frequently negatively impact the health of my teeth?
MOUTHWASHES can be strong. Your mouth tissues are delicate. Some mouthwashes. even those harsh ones can have bacteria growing in the liquid. The purpose of cleaning your teeth READ MORE
MOUTHWASHES can be strong. Your mouth tissues are delicate. Some mouthwashes. even those harsh ones can have bacteria growing in the liquid. The purpose of cleaning your teeth is to remove placque and food around the necks of your teeth and other tooth surfaces. Just using a a mouthwash and rinsing your mouth is not getting the job done. You think that burning you
feel has to destroy everything. but the only thing that you are doing is irritating your mouth tissues. Your doctor probably looked at your mouth tissues, by his advice, probably saw your tissues needed rest. Mouth care must be done
every day. Flossing, brushing with a soft toothbrush, cleaning your tongue and rinsing with warm salt water finishes the job. There are
appliances that you can wear for 10-15 minutes
morning and night. These are trays, a special medication is placed at the bottom of each tray.
The upper and lower tray are one piece and are
warn together. These trays are used as an added treatment to prevent or treat gum disease. For those concerned about mouth odor, frequent use of mouthwashes to mask odor, sometimes worsens the problem. Changing your home care routine, using salt water rinses will heal those irritated tissues.
You will feel the difference.
feel has to destroy everything. but the only thing that you are doing is irritating your mouth tissues. Your doctor probably looked at your mouth tissues, by his advice, probably saw your tissues needed rest. Mouth care must be done
every day. Flossing, brushing with a soft toothbrush, cleaning your tongue and rinsing with warm salt water finishes the job. There are
appliances that you can wear for 10-15 minutes
morning and night. These are trays, a special medication is placed at the bottom of each tray.
The upper and lower tray are one piece and are
warn together. These trays are used as an added treatment to prevent or treat gum disease. For those concerned about mouth odor, frequent use of mouthwashes to mask odor, sometimes worsens the problem. Changing your home care routine, using salt water rinses will heal those irritated tissues.
You will feel the difference.
How long after my extraction stitches are removed can I drink or eat?
Your doctor will advise you what to do. You may be given instructions. After your stitches are removed the area may be tender. The mouth heals fast. You probably were eating READ MORE
Your doctor will advise you what to do. You may be given instructions. After your stitches are removed the area may be tender. The mouth heals fast. You probably were eating on just one side. Gradually you will be eating on both sides.
Can I take pain medicine for tooth pain?
Call your dentist. Tell whomever is answering the phone that you have severe PAIN. More than likely you will be given an appointment to see your dentist ASAP. Ask about what READ MORE
Call your dentist. Tell whomever is answering the phone that you have severe PAIN. More than likely you will be given an appointment to see your dentist ASAP. Ask about what you can do for the pain. You did not indicate what your pain medicine was. If it is over the counter, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen. Ibuprofen long time use can damage your kidneys while tylenol in large doses can damage or destroy your liver. You may need an antibiotic. The most important fact is to find what is causing the pain and take care of it..
How do I get rid of canker sores caused by braces?
When braces are placed, patients are told about the importance of keeping braces clean. There are different thoughts about causes of canker sores. Irritation of mouth tissues seems READ MORE
When braces are placed, patients are told about the importance of keeping braces clean. There are different thoughts about causes of canker sores. Irritation of mouth tissues seems to to be suspect. Using a laser on cankers sores seems to make them heal faster. Keeping your braces clean. Removing food debris and rinsing with 1/2 tsp. salt in a full eight ounce glass of water also helps.
Can toothache cause an earache?
The nerves in the mouth and facial area are close together. Sometimes when an area is infected, like your tooth, the infection spreads out. Your body is sending help to fight the READ MORE
The nerves in the mouth and facial area are close together. Sometimes when an area is infected, like your tooth, the infection spreads out. Your body is sending help to fight the infection. Your ear is close to your back teeth. The nerves send pain signals and there are nerves in the blood vessels that if irritated can also send pain signals. Sometimes the pain can be referred to your ear. Hopefully, you will have the infected tooth taken care of. If your ear is still hurting after the infection is treated, you may have a separate problem with your ear.
What foods should I avoid with a permanent crown?
Your permanent crown should be taken care of like you take care of your natural teeth. With crowns, you have a finish line where the end of your crown meets your natural tooth READ MORE
Your permanent crown should be taken care of like you take care of your natural teeth. With crowns, you have a finish line where the end of your crown meets your natural tooth structure. This is the area that you want to make sure you floss. You floss your crown like you floss all of your teeth.
As a rule, my advice is to be kind to your teeth. Patients think their teeth and crowns are tools. A crown does not make your tooth stronger than your other teeth. If you don't know how to floss, ask your dentist. If your tooth had a root canal, you can develop cavities at the gum line. You do not have a nerve in a root canal tooth. Your tooth can have deep decay and you will not feel it. Flossing the gum line of all your teeth morning and night keeps gum disease at bay. Brushing at the gum line of all your teeth,( half tooth, half gum. cheek side, the tongue side, palate side, ). Clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner or a spoon with the rounded side facing up. Place the spoon in the middle of your tongue and go back as far as you can without gagging.
Scrape the center from back to front. You may find a lot of material in the nooks and crannies of your tongue, then do each side. Rinse your mouth with salt water, then gargle. Biting down on hard ice. Sticky foods. Flossing and brushing will keep your teeth.
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As a rule, my advice is to be kind to your teeth. Patients think their teeth and crowns are tools. A crown does not make your tooth stronger than your other teeth. If you don't know how to floss, ask your dentist. If your tooth had a root canal, you can develop cavities at the gum line. You do not have a nerve in a root canal tooth. Your tooth can have deep decay and you will not feel it. Flossing the gum line of all your teeth morning and night keeps gum disease at bay. Brushing at the gum line of all your teeth,( half tooth, half gum. cheek side, the tongue side, palate side, ). Clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner or a spoon with the rounded side facing up. Place the spoon in the middle of your tongue and go back as far as you can without gagging.
Scrape the center from back to front. You may find a lot of material in the nooks and crannies of your tongue, then do each side. Rinse your mouth with salt water, then gargle. Biting down on hard ice. Sticky foods. Flossing and brushing will keep your teeth.
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How long after a crown is cemented can I eat?
When cementing a dental crown, you need time to allow the cement to harden. Usually it depends on what cement is being used. You may be told to keep liquids or foods out of READ MORE
When cementing a dental crown, you need time to allow the cement to harden. Usually it depends on what cement is being used. You may be told to keep liquids or foods out of your mouth for about an hour. Hot or cold liquids/ and or food will prevent the cement from hardening, Listem to your doctor. Crowns are placed on natural teeth or on an implant that has been placed in your gum and and is prepared to have a crown. Implants can have a cemented or a crown that has to be screwed in place. The time it takes for cement to harden can be affected by heat and cold. Usually it is an hour.
Is there any way to make the pain caused by TMJ go away?
I would like to know more about your pain. There are other causes of facial pain. With the patients we have treated, we believe that some patients can be TMJ Primary. Patients READ MORE
I would like to know more about your pain. There are other causes of facial pain. With the patients we have treated, we believe that some patients can be TMJ Primary. Patients are biting or clenching and that is causing the pain. With some patients, the pain starts first and you are biting, clenching... TRYING TO STOP OR LESSEN THE PAIN. We consider them TMJ SECONDARY. I would like to know how long you have had this pain? I never would say to a patient, that I know how you feel. My advice to you first is do nothing that is permanent and can't be undone, i.e., tooth extraction, or surgery.
Do I need a root canal if there's no pain?
YOU CAN HAVE A TOOTH THAT NEEDS A ROOT CANAL AND NOT FEEL ANY PAIN. YOUR TOOTH MAY BE INFECTED, BUT YOU STILL DON'T FEEL ANY PAIN. YOUR GUMS MAY BE INFECTED, BUT YOUR BODY IS HANDLING READ MORE
YOU CAN HAVE A TOOTH THAT NEEDS A ROOT CANAL AND NOT FEEL ANY PAIN. YOUR TOOTH MAY BE INFECTED, BUT YOU STILL DON'T FEEL ANY PAIN. YOUR GUMS MAY BE INFECTED, BUT YOUR BODY IS HANDLING THE INFECTION. Infection anywhere in your body just doesn't stay in one place. There was a theory that the body was too good and could handle anything. Evidence through research is showing us that bacteria can move throughout the body and cause different inflammatory processes. That tooth that is not bothering you at the present can all of a sudden flare up, and start letting you know "IT'S SHOW TIME!" HAVING ONE TOOTH FLARE UP IS BAD ENOUGH, BUT YOUR BODY COMMUNICATES VIA THE BLOOD STREAM AND IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS WITH SOME OTHER TEETH, YOU CAN BE IN A "PAIN STORM." This does not happen often. But it can be hard to control the pain while the INFECTION is getting under control. Any non-symptomatic infection can become a serious problem. A non-symptomatic problem can be out of sight, out of mind. When we least need something to happen......
Why are my teeth decaying so fast?
Tooth decay is a combination of factors. Your diet while you were growing up, heredity, home care, your present diet, etc. Are you flossing your teeth, then brushing them? Poor READ MORE
Tooth decay is a combination of factors. Your diet while you were growing up, heredity, home care, your present diet, etc. Are you flossing your teeth, then brushing them? Poor or lack of flossing? Are you using a soft toothbrush and brushing back and forth at a 45-degree angle? Brush the cheek sides - upper and lower - and the tongue and palate side at the gum line. Then the flat surfaces, up and down. Clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Then rinse your mouth, and gargle the back of your throat. After you have cleaned your mouth, do you put anything in your mouth, i.e., anything acidic? Go to bed with candy or sugary foods? DRINKS? USING A WATER IRRIGATOR CAN HELP REMOVE TINY particles of food. Get your teeth fixed and review mouth care with your doctor.
Do I need to clean my dentures every day?
Dentures have to be cleaned daily. Having any kind of dental treatment is stressful. Getting a denture for the first time can be overwhelming. Contact your doctor's office. Ask READ MORE
Dentures have to be cleaned daily. Having any kind of dental treatment is stressful. Getting a denture for the first time can be overwhelming. Contact your doctor's office. Ask about what
information the office gives to new denture patients. You have to brush the food particles off your dentures. Rinse your dentures and place them in a container with fresh water. If you are using tablets to add to the water, place them in the clean water, soak overnight. Depending on the patient, some patients sleep with their dentures. Your dentures should be be out of your mouth for at least 4 hours a day. You have to clean your mouth and tongue. You can use salt water and gauze, or toothbrush and lightly brush your ridges and tissues. To clean your tongue, you can buy a tongue cleaner. Or take a spoon, turn the spoon so the round part of your spoon faces your palate, go back as far as you can with your spoon so you don't gag. Start in the middle and move the spoon, scraping your spoon out of your mouth. You will find a lot of debris hiding in your tongue's nooks and crannies. Do the two other sides of your tongue. Rinse your mouth with salt water, then gargle. Remember to change your container with fresh water. You can use baking soda in soaking water.
information the office gives to new denture patients. You have to brush the food particles off your dentures. Rinse your dentures and place them in a container with fresh water. If you are using tablets to add to the water, place them in the clean water, soak overnight. Depending on the patient, some patients sleep with their dentures. Your dentures should be be out of your mouth for at least 4 hours a day. You have to clean your mouth and tongue. You can use salt water and gauze, or toothbrush and lightly brush your ridges and tissues. To clean your tongue, you can buy a tongue cleaner. Or take a spoon, turn the spoon so the round part of your spoon faces your palate, go back as far as you can with your spoon so you don't gag. Start in the middle and move the spoon, scraping your spoon out of your mouth. You will find a lot of debris hiding in your tongue's nooks and crannies. Do the two other sides of your tongue. Rinse your mouth with salt water, then gargle. Remember to change your container with fresh water. You can use baking soda in soaking water.
How do I know if my wisdom teeth need to be taken out?
Wisdom teeth are a problem. When you know that one person out of 25 has room for all 4 wisdom teeth, and because you are in your late teens. Early twenties or later patients have READ MORE
Wisdom teeth are a problem. When you know that one person out of 25 has room for all 4 wisdom teeth, and because you are in your late teens. Early twenties or later patients have pain off and on and ignore it. If you have had braces and were told your wisdom teeth needed extraction, that was good advice. The force of two wisdom teeth pushing forward upper and lower moves teeth out of alignment. Wisdom teeth not only ruin your brace treatment, but can move so close to the tooth in front of it. You may have to have the wisdom tooth and the tooth in front of it removed because of decay or infection. Wisdom teeth while still in your mouth cause PAIN. THE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE PAIN. PLEASE GET THOSE WISDOM TEETH OUT IF YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED.
Why are toothaches worst at night?
At night, pain seems and does get worse. Changes in temperature. Barometric pressure sometimes lowers. When a storm is moving into an area, people who have pain will tell you. READ MORE
At night, pain seems and does get worse. Changes in temperature. Barometric pressure sometimes lowers. When a storm is moving into an area, people who have pain will tell you. Then, when you have been dealing with the pain all day long, you are exhausted. The Ibuprofen dosage may not be at the level needed. Over-the-counter Ibuprofen is at the lowest dosage level. Talk to your doctor about what you can do. Dosages of ibuprofen should be taken every 8 hours when given or taking the pharmacy levels.
What can I do for an abscess after wisdom tooth removal?
You need to go back to your doctor A.S.A.P
How long after getting a cavity filled does it stop hurting?
There are a few problems that you can have going on. Sometimes the new filling may have to be adjusted. Going back to your doctor so everything can be checked out.
