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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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Can you have a filling without anesthesia?
Some patients have their TEETH restored without anesthesia. Some patients want anesthesia if you are just looking at a tooth. Tell your doctor how you feel, I am sure he will listen. READ MORE
Some patients have their TEETH restored without anesthesia. Some patients want anesthesia if you are just looking at a tooth. Tell your doctor how you feel, I am sure he will listen.
Is general anesthesia safe for wisdom teeth removal?
General anesthesia does carry risks. Your doctor and his staff have been trained and YOU are constantly being monitored. WISDOM TEETH can be extracted with local anesthesia. It READ MORE
General anesthesia does carry risks. Your doctor and his staff have been trained and YOU are constantly being monitored. WISDOM TEETH can be extracted with local anesthesia. It is your DECISION. It is really up to the patient.
Can a dental implant fall out?
When an implant is loose, it means that the supporting bone is wearing away. Most likely your implant has gum disease. Having an implant procedure is usually done because of
missing READ MORE
When an implant is loose, it means that the supporting bone is wearing away. Most likely your implant has gum disease. Having an implant procedure is usually done because of
missing teeth. You may have had an accident, or you are familiar with gum disease. There are procedures using lasers that can stimulate bone development, and with good home care, you can keep your implant and the rest of your teeth. You need to decide what you want to do and talk it over with your doctor.
missing teeth. You may have had an accident, or you are familiar with gum disease. There are procedures using lasers that can stimulate bone development, and with good home care, you can keep your implant and the rest of your teeth. You need to decide what you want to do and talk it over with your doctor.
Why do I still have bad breath after brushing my teeth?
A foul odor usually means you may have some form of gum disease. You need to make an appointment with your doctor. Gum disease is controlled, you may be given choices of how you READ MORE
A foul odor usually means you may have some form of gum disease. You need to make an appointment with your doctor. Gum disease is controlled, you may be given choices of how you want to treat your gum problems, it may involve having your teeth clean and doing good home care to having your gums treated surgically or have your entire mouth gum disease gone in one treatment with a laser. The latest treatment called LANAP removes all gum disease with one treatment, but the patients are taught how that home care without the patient doing his part will continue to cause the gum disease to destroy more bone and loosen teeth.
What can I do about a toothache while pregnant?
Doctors have different professional positions about treating pregnant patients. Since every patient is different and treatment protocols depend on patient and doctor. There is READ MORE
Doctors have different professional positions about treating pregnant patients. Since every patient is different and treatment protocols depend on patient and doctor. There is no one
answer. You need to have some form of pain management. Because your baby is a part of you, any treatment given to you will affect your baby. Getting back to your Ob/gyn and see what can be done before you deliver is your best course of action.
answer. You need to have some form of pain management. Because your baby is a part of you, any treatment given to you will affect your baby. Getting back to your Ob/gyn and see what can be done before you deliver is your best course of action.
What can I do for my child's pain when they had their teeth pulled out?
A six-year-old child's front teeth, if they are their primary teeth, their permanent teeth are starting to move downward placing pressure on the "baby" teeth's roots, dissolving READ MORE
A six-year-old child's front teeth, if they are their primary teeth, their permanent teeth are starting to move downward placing pressure on the "baby" teeth's roots, dissolving the roots. By age six, the front teeth are mostly in soft tissue and will loosen soon, if they are not already loose, since you stated that there was a little bleeding, and the procedure was done several hours ago. Most children with primary teeth loosen the teeth themselves. If her permanent teeth were coming in front of or behind her "baby" teeth, your daughter may have been given some local or topical anesthesia. You may have been given some instructions, calling her dentist to find out how to deal with any discomfort, may be of help.
Does a tooth extraction affect the brain?
Having a tooth extracted is done for a reason. Most teeth are extracted using local anesthesia. I am not familiar with any negative research about tooth extraction. Your doctor READ MORE
Having a tooth extracted is done for a reason. Most teeth are extracted using local anesthesia. I am not familiar with any negative research about tooth extraction. Your doctor can also
provide you with some information about tooth extraction.
provide you with some information about tooth extraction.
Do I have to floss my dentures?
When you take your dentures out are you soaking them? Before placing them in a liquid, are you brushing the food off your dentures? You want to brush the side that you chew your READ MORE
When you take your dentures out are you soaking them? Before placing them in a liquid, are you brushing the food off your dentures? You want to brush the side that you chew your food with, and are you cleaning the tissue side? (The side that touches your gums.) If you have both upper and lower dentures, you will do this for both of them. If you are using tablets,
after you clean your teeth tissue side and chewing side, you fill your container with water. drop the tablet into the water then put your dentures. Now you are giving your mouth some
needed attention. You can use 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a glass of water. You can rinse your mouth with the salt water. Wash your hands and take your fingers and massage your gums.
and your palate. YOUR TONGUE NEEDS TO be cleaned. You can buy a tongue cleaner or take a teaspoon or soup spoon, turn the spoon so the round part is towards your palate. Place the spoon in the middle of your tongue and go back towards your throat, you don't want to gag yourself. Scrape your tongue gently as you pull the spoon out of your mouth. You will see a slimy mass of debris. Do this on each side of your tongue. Rinse your mouth then gargle to clean your throat. Your mouth should feel fresher. If you don't use the denture tablets, you can use baking soda. Place a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in the clean water of your denture container. Cleaning you dentures first, tissue and chewing surface, placing them in a clean solution. Cleaning your mouth, rinsing, massaging your gum and palate tissues, cleaning your tongue, rinsing your mouth and gargling with salt water should help you.
after you clean your teeth tissue side and chewing side, you fill your container with water. drop the tablet into the water then put your dentures. Now you are giving your mouth some
needed attention. You can use 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a glass of water. You can rinse your mouth with the salt water. Wash your hands and take your fingers and massage your gums.
and your palate. YOUR TONGUE NEEDS TO be cleaned. You can buy a tongue cleaner or take a teaspoon or soup spoon, turn the spoon so the round part is towards your palate. Place the spoon in the middle of your tongue and go back towards your throat, you don't want to gag yourself. Scrape your tongue gently as you pull the spoon out of your mouth. You will see a slimy mass of debris. Do this on each side of your tongue. Rinse your mouth then gargle to clean your throat. Your mouth should feel fresher. If you don't use the denture tablets, you can use baking soda. Place a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in the clean water of your denture container. Cleaning you dentures first, tissue and chewing surface, placing them in a clean solution. Cleaning your mouth, rinsing, massaging your gum and palate tissues, cleaning your tongue, rinsing your mouth and gargling with salt water should help you.
Can bad breath be caused by dental issues?
Mouth odor can definitely be caused by dental issues. Sulfur compounds seem to be the culprit. Gum disease, cavities, infected teeth can cause mouth odor. The fact that your mouth READ MORE
Mouth odor can definitely be caused by dental issues. Sulfur compounds seem to be the culprit. Gum disease, cavities, infected teeth can cause mouth odor. The fact that your mouth is
warm and moist allows bacteria to grow. Since we eat and drink at regular times, sulfur compounds are forming continuously. Make an appointment with a dentist. If you have any mouth issues, they can be identified quickly. There are medical issues that also can cause mouth odor. Identifying the problem and having it treated is important to you. The fact that you are aware of this problem makes it more important for you resolve it.
warm and moist allows bacteria to grow. Since we eat and drink at regular times, sulfur compounds are forming continuously. Make an appointment with a dentist. If you have any mouth issues, they can be identified quickly. There are medical issues that also can cause mouth odor. Identifying the problem and having it treated is important to you. The fact that you are aware of this problem makes it more important for you resolve it.
What is a bone graft?
A bone graft is done to fill in an area to add support. Most bone grafts in dentistry use a material that forms a "frame" so your own bone cells grow in between and around it so READ MORE
A bone graft is done to fill in an area to add support. Most bone grafts in dentistry use a material that forms a "frame" so your own bone cells grow in between and around it so it can
form a solid foundation. Depending on your doctor's philosophy, some doctors will wait until your implants are stable before they will recover your implants and complete your case. Depending on your situation, your case may be completed, but you are given instructions to follow until your implants are completely healed. Following you doctor's instructions gives the best result.
form a solid foundation. Depending on your doctor's philosophy, some doctors will wait until your implants are stable before they will recover your implants and complete your case. Depending on your situation, your case may be completed, but you are given instructions to follow until your implants are completely healed. Following you doctor's instructions gives the best result.
How long does blood clot last after extraction?
The blood cloth that forms after an extraction is important for for healing the extraction site. After the tooth is extracted, you are given instructions not to rinse your mouth READ MORE
The blood cloth that forms after an extraction is important for for healing the extraction site. After the tooth is extracted, you are given instructions not to rinse your mouth for 24 hours. You are told not to smoke or suck out of a straw or soda can. If the cloth is lost too soon, you can develop a dry socket.
How long is a crown supposed to last?
How long a crown lasts depends on how well you take care of it. DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL REPLACE A CROWN EVERY FIVE YEARS. Most crowned teeth have had
root canal. If you READ MORE
How long a crown lasts depends on how well you take care of it. DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL REPLACE A CROWN EVERY FIVE YEARS. Most crowned teeth have had
root canal. If you DON'T floss and brush your natural teeth and your crowned teeth, gum disease and cavities can develop. You may have pain and odor from gum disease. You will not have pain from deep cavities on a root-canaled tooth. If you think your crowned tooth is loose, please get back to your doctor.
root canal. If you DON'T floss and brush your natural teeth and your crowned teeth, gum disease and cavities can develop. You may have pain and odor from gum disease. You will not have pain from deep cavities on a root-canaled tooth. If you think your crowned tooth is loose, please get back to your doctor.
Is losing a crown a dental emergency?
When you have dental crowns, you take care of crowns as you would take care of your natural teeth. The fact that you noticed your crown fell out indicates that the nerve in that READ MORE
When you have dental crowns, you take care of crowns as you would take care of your natural teeth. The fact that you noticed your crown fell out indicates that the nerve in that tooth had a root canal, or the nerve in that tooth may have died. If the tooth's nerve was alive or dying, you would feel PAIN. IF you have the crown, your dentist may be able to cement it back on. If your tooth is hurting, this could be an emergency. My concern is what happened to your crown. If you are feeling any irritation in your throat, coughing, your crown may be there. You may have swallowed it.
How long does a filling take to heal?
Fillings are dental restorations. When part of your tooth structure is lost via fracture or cavities, the missing area is replaced with material to make the tooth whole. Tooth READ MORE
Fillings are dental restorations. When part of your tooth structure is lost via fracture or cavities, the missing area is replaced with material to make the tooth whole. Tooth "fillings," tooth-colored material are as strong as they will be. With "silver" restorations the patient was told not to chew on the side the fillings were placed usually for the rest of the day. Mercury was mixed with silver. The silver and mercury mixture were referred to as "amalgam." For the most part, most restorations used today are tooth colored. Some insurance companies will
not pay for a tooth colored "filling" unless it is in the front of the mouth. You may have an option to pay the difference in price between a silver or tooth colored restoration.
not pay for a tooth colored "filling" unless it is in the front of the mouth. You may have an option to pay the difference in price between a silver or tooth colored restoration.
How long do dental inlays last?
Your dental inlays can last a long time. You take care of these inlays like you take care of your teeth. Flossing and brushing your teeth will keep your mouth and those inlays READ MORE
Your dental inlays can last a long time. You take care of these inlays like you take care of your teeth. Flossing and brushing your teeth will keep your mouth and those inlays healthy. If you need to review how how to take care of your mouth ask your dentist and hygienist. That's the best gift you can give yourself.
How long does a temporary crown last?
Temporary crowns are meant to last a short time. Keeping your whole mouth clean and flossing your teeth gently even gently around your temporary crown. DON'T bite down on
anything READ MORE
Temporary crowns are meant to last a short time. Keeping your whole mouth clean and flossing your teeth gently even gently around your temporary crown. DON'T bite down on
anything hard, sticky, or gummy. That should help until your permanent crown is ready.
anything hard, sticky, or gummy. That should help until your permanent crown is ready.
Can you eat normally with dental implants?
Dental implants are a great advancement. Follow your doctor's instructions. Keep your mouth and implant clean. Flossing your natural teeth and implant and brushing them will keep
your READ MORE
Dental implants are a great advancement. Follow your doctor's instructions. Keep your mouth and implant clean. Flossing your natural teeth and implant and brushing them will keep
your mouth healthy. You may be given instructions about what foods you should avoid. Follow your doctor's instructions.
your mouth healthy. You may be given instructions about what foods you should avoid. Follow your doctor's instructions.
How long does it take for a filling to harden?
Resin, tooth color restorations are placed in small increments and are "cured" with a special high intensity "blue light." This light starts a chemical reaction. Resin restorations READ MORE
Resin, tooth color restorations are placed in small increments and are "cured" with a special high intensity "blue light." This light starts a chemical reaction. Resin restorations are as hard as as they will be. The area is checked to make sure your "bite" is adjusted. You are told not to eat until the numbness wears off. Biting on numb tissue will be painful when the numbness wears off. Silver fillings are a mixture of powered silver and other materials and mercury mixed together. Depending on the make up of the powder and mercury, you may be told not to eat on the side worked on until the next day.
How long does it take to fill 3 cavities?
The length of time it takes to fill a tooth depends on what needs to be done to remove the decay and the material used for restoration. DENTISTRY is an art, it is not a race. I READ MORE
The length of time it takes to fill a tooth depends on what needs to be done to remove the decay and the material used for restoration. DENTISTRY is an art, it is not a race. I would like to think that the emphasis is on care. Each restoration is a mini operation. You don't know what you have to do until you start working on each tooth.
How long does it take for a damaged nerve to heal?
Are you working closely with your doctor? Has anything been done that has lessened or turned off the pain? What medication lessens your pain? What was this routine procedure? Are READ MORE
Are you working closely with your doctor? Has anything been done that has lessened or turned off the pain? What medication lessens your pain? What was this routine procedure? Are there other people in you family that have experienced similar pain. Having pain is enough to cope with, but have you experienced other symptoms with the your pain. Is the tooth you
had the procedure on hurtling also? There may be a tooth in the area that may be the source of your pain. I am sure you had X-rays and possibly a cone beam X-ray and EVERYTHING looks okay. My first word of caution is do not demand root canal or extraction. You could do this and still have the pain. Have you seen your physician? You may have some vitamin deficiency. The last thing you want to be told is it may take some time. Your pain is real. You may be tired of telling your history of what happened and what have you done. Maybe your pain is now starting to lessen? There are other people who are experiencing similar problems.
had the procedure on hurtling also? There may be a tooth in the area that may be the source of your pain. I am sure you had X-rays and possibly a cone beam X-ray and EVERYTHING looks okay. My first word of caution is do not demand root canal or extraction. You could do this and still have the pain. Have you seen your physician? You may have some vitamin deficiency. The last thing you want to be told is it may take some time. Your pain is real. You may be tired of telling your history of what happened and what have you done. Maybe your pain is now starting to lessen? There are other people who are experiencing similar problems.
