Dr. Tania Maria Baker DDS
Dentist
4937 Las Virgenes Rd Suite 203 Calabasas CA, 91302About
Dr. Tania Baker is a Dentist practicing in Calabasas, CA. Dr. Baker 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.
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How long after the implant will I get a crown?
I am surprised that your dentist did not give you complete information of the process of replacing a tooth with implant. Even more surprised that you did not ask. Every case is different but in general, it takes 3 to 5 month for the implant to integrate with the bone, than an abutment is placed over the implant and over the abutment the crown can be placed. My best advise: talk you your dentist! READ MORE
How long does it take for gums to heal after getting a crown?
It depend of how the gums around the crown will treated. If you need surgery of the gum called gingivectomy, unless the surgery is done using a laser, the surgery needs to be done weeks before you get the crown. If you don’t need a gingivectomy the gum will feel normal within couple of days. READ MORE
Should I take antibiotics after having a root canal?
Your dentist will decide if you need to. If you have an acute infection you need to take antibiotics. READ MORE
How do you treat a pit and fissure cavity?
I use laser to treat that kind of cavity. Drilling the tooth will create lots of damage to the enamel, that can’t be seen or felt for a long time, like micro fractures. They weaken the tooth and causing problems down the road. Find a dentist that uses a hard tissue(tooth) laser to protect your teeth for the long term. Teeth should last for life! READ MORE
Do they put you to sleep for gum graft surgery?
No, they don’t! It is done under local anesthesia. READ MORE
How long will my teeth hurt after braces are put on?
No, hurting bad it is not normal. Contact your dentist and tell him about the pain. Obviously the pressure put on the teeth is too much and he can adjust that. There is some discomfort for couple of days normally but that should be easing over couple of days. Your bad pain will eventually gets better over time but excessive pressure causes damage to the fibers around the tooth, the blood supply to the root and can cause irreversible damage. Run, don’t walk back to the dentist! READ MORE
How can I get rid of a tooth infection ?
Absolutely! You had to see a dentist at least once a year to PREVENT infections. Run to your dentist right away because tooth infection is very close to your brain! READ MORE
How do you deal with Invisalign pain?
It is normal for the first couple of days. It is very normal when we are moving the teeth to have some discomfort due to inflammation. This kind of inflammation is need in order to move the teeth. Take ONLY Tylenol, not Advil or any anti inflammatory medications because this will interfere with your treatment. It gets better when you wear each aligner for couple of days and much better when you move from aligner to aligner. READ MORE
Is it normal for gums to hurt after a root canal?
If the gums only are hurting that is due to a trauma from the metal clamp that was placed around the tooth to hold the rubber dam. Take some Advil and swish warm salty water for couple of days. If the tooth is hurting call your dentist and report the pain. He would know best what is causing the pain because he did the root canal. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from wisdom teeth removal?
It depends greatly from person to person and what type of extraction you had. If you had a surgical extraction it will take a few days to a week to feel better unless you get any complications. If you had a simple extraction you should be good the next day. You may have soreness but not pain. READ MORE
Does holding water in your mouth stop a toothache after Invisalign?
Temporarily, until the temperature of the water gets to the body temperature. The pain is due to inflammation that we need to move the teeth. Use icy water so you get relief for longer time but if you are able to take Tylenol you don’t need the cold water. The good news is that the pain will get better on its own after couple of days when the tooth stays moving! READ MORE
Will teeth whitening remove brown stains?
What kind of brown stains do you have? Is it a coffee stain or a cavity? Coffee stains needs to be removed by a hygienist, cavity needs to treated by a dentist. Please, see a dentist to diagnose what is causing the brown stains and he will be the right person to give you the answer in person. READ MORE
What does salt water do for an abscess tooth?
Nothing! You need to see a dentist and to take antibiotics. Also the tooth canal must be open so the puss can drain. If this is not done the infection will eat up the bone to drain or you will get really swollen. Tooth infection is VERY serious condition! The tooth is very close to your brain, right? READ MORE
How do you take care of sealants?
No maintenance is need if the sealants are placed properly. READ MORE
Can you get teeth cleaned while wearing braces?
Yes, you not only can, but you must have your teeth cleaned even more frequently while wearing braces. READ MORE
What happens if you smoke after jaw surgery?
Lots of bad things can happen if you smoke, one of them being necrosis. That is a very dangerous condition and you must follow your dentists instructions. If you are lucky and don’t get necrosis the healing after the surgery will be affected. See, smoking damages the tiny blood vessels called capillaries and smokers have hard time with healing to start with. Smoking after the surgery makes things much worst. READ MORE
How do you unnumb your face after getting braces?
Braces do not cause numbness of the face! Something is wrong if you have numbness. Go see you orthodontist immediately and he will refer you to a specialist to diagnose what is the reason. Sound like a nerve damage and needs to diagnosed asap. READ MORE
Can I pull a broken tooth out myself?
NO! Even if the Brocken tooth is a baby tooth. The tooth is in your mouth I guess and you mouth is very close to your brain! It is dangerous because you can get an infection and complications and you will end up at the dentist or worse, in the hospital. READ MORE
How long does a root canal last?
Until the tooth lasts….If you develop complications, than the root canal will need to be re done or the tooth removed. READ MORE
Does coffee cause enamel erosion?
Coffee is acidic and can cause enamel erosion. Brush or at least rinse your mouth after a cup of coffee. Any acid food or drink can change the PH of your saliva and leach out minerals out of your enamel. READ MORE
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