Dr. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS, Orthodontist
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Dr. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS

Dentist | General Practice

845 S Main St Suite 201 Lombard IL, 60148
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Dr. Monika Tyszkowski is a Dentist practicing in Lombard, 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.

Education and Training

UIC DDS 1999

Provider Details

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Dr. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Dr. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS's Expert Contributions
  • 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 exactly?By definition stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It is our body’s reaction to a challenge...

  • 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 and 15% to 5% for lower full denture. With implants, chewing is as high as 90%. READ MORE

  • 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 and helps to eliminate bad breath causing bacteria. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 you will need this procedure. READ MORE

  • What causes pockets around teeth?

    Periodontal pockets can be genetic or a consequence of poor oral hygiene and tooth loss. READ MORE

  • 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 your *teeth* with *coconut oil* can significantly improve oral and dental health. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 area in your month. Complete healing takes about 4-6 months. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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 on diagnosis. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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, gingivitis, tooth necrosis, and needs to be diagnosed and treated by a licensed dentist first. READ MORE

  • How soon after a root canal can I get a crown?

    Once root canal and final restoration (filling) has been completed and the patient is asymptomatic, crown preparation can be started. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS READ MORE

  • Do sealants really prevent cavities?

    If placed properly, they do prevent cavities, especially on molars. Sealants are placed right after tooth shows into the oral cavity usually at age 6 -7 years old. READ MORE

  • How do you manage a cavity when you can't see a dentist?

    You can buy a temporary filled at your local pharmacy, but you need to see your dentist as soon as they open. READ MORE

  • Can dental implants cause brain damage?

    Dental implants are intended to replace missing teeth. They are placed in the jaw bone that is surrounded by oral cavity tissue. All those structures are far away from brain. Brain damage is caused by direct impact to the brain tissue or whiplash injury with significant force. READ MORE

  • Do teeth gaps close over time?

    Spaces between teeth are caused by different factors. Between them is smaller ratio of teeth and jaw size, missing teeth, single teeth size discrepancy, periodontal disease, normal or patological occusal wear, just to name a few. Depending on the cause, sometimes single gaps can spontaneously close, but the tendency is rather the opposite, for gaps to become larger. READ MORE

  • Why does my tooth hurt 3 months after a filling?

    The cause for post-operative pain varies. That could be anything from deep restoration close to the nerve, restoration slightly high in occlusion, tooth too dry during procedure, to micro opening on junction tooth - filling. Based on what you described, I would opt for high occlusion that you have adapted to after a while. When any issue arises after a procedure was done, the best thing is to ask your providing dentist for advice. READ MORE

  • How long do you have to eat soft foods after dental implants?

    Just for the first 3 days after surgery to let gums heal in the operation field. READ MORE

  • How do I stop my gums from growing over my braces?

    Dear patient, The gum overgrowth is usually caused by bacteria that accumulate on the wires. Meticulous oral hygiene after each meal should resolve the problem. If there is a lot of overgrowth, it will subside after wires are removed. READ MORE

Awards

  • Board certified Diplomate 2016 International Orthodontic association 

Professional Memberships

  • IAO ADA ISDS  

Dr. Monika Tyszkowski, DDS's Practice location

845 S Main St Suite 201 -
Lombard, IL 60148
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845 S MAIN ST STE 201 -
LOMBARD, IL 60148
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New patients: 630-376-6176
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