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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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Braces
If you have a crooked lower tooth, you don't necessarily need brace treatment. Can you floss between each side tooth of the crooked tooth? When you swallow, are you placing more READ MORE
If you have a crooked lower tooth, you don't necessarily need brace treatment. Can you floss between each side tooth of the crooked tooth? When you swallow, are you placing more force on that tooth? Being able to floss around each lower tooth and brush the gum line is important. Your bite, the way your teeth come together, may have to be adjusted so your biting forces are even all over. You may ask your dentist if you want to change the appearance.
What should I do with my cracked tooth?
Biting into apples is something every one has done. I warn all of my patients not to do it. Although your teeth seem strong, you are placing tremendous force on your jaw joints READ MORE
Biting into apples is something every one has done. I warn all of my patients not to do it. Although your teeth seem strong, you are placing tremendous force on your jaw joints and teeth. You may have a crack on your tooth. While I am examining a patient, I see large cracks in the enamel. I warn patients. It could have been cracked playing years before. An automobile accident could have injured your tooth. You probably have pieces of it. Your injury may be close to your nerve or the crack may have exposed the nerve. You need a way to cover the nerve. Some soft wax- like cotton material to cover it temporarily. Some topical anesthetic you buy over the counter.? Every time you open your mouth the air will hit it. This is an emergency situation. Hospital emergency rooms may not have a dental department. Eating may be impossible. Taking over the counter pain medication will help if the tooth pain continues after you have covered It.
How should I deal with the pain of a root canal?
The cause of pain and root canals. When caries are not restored, the decay process continues. Some teeth have one root artery, vein and nerve. (Front teeth) Bicuspids have two READ MORE
The cause of pain and root canals. When caries are not restored, the decay process continues. Some teeth have one root artery, vein and nerve. (Front teeth) Bicuspids have two nerves, arteries and veins. Three or more nerves, arteries and veins are found in molars. For the most part decay expands and you may not feel any pain. As decay gets close to the nerve
chamber you may have pain with hot, sweet and cold. The chamber sends out the nerve, artery and vein grouping to each tooth. Once decay reaches the chamber, bacteria, part of the decaying process now starts to grow. The increase in the number of bacteria along with the toxic chemicals they excrete, starts destroying the nerve, artery and vein in each tooth root. Your tooth may start hurting on its own. We've discussed what is happening with the tooth in your mouth. Now what's going on with the root area is where your problem may be. While your tooth's artery, nerve and vein are being destroyed in the chamber. Dead bacteria and toxins are traveling down your tooth's root(s). Your body knows there is an infection and sends out an army of cells. You may start hurting. You may start to swell. If you were given an antibiotic to treat the infection, the infection may be gone, but the waste products from infection and maybe some still living bacteria are still irritating the tooth root area. There is a membrane surrounding your root area. We call that tooth supporting membrane, the periodontal ligament or PDL. When we bite down, the PDL acts like a trampoline, The springs on the trampoline gives you movement and the spring like action of the PDL adds to the enjoyment of eating. The area below your tooth still has a nerve artery and vein. This area may be irritated from the RCT process and/or the infection. It may take time to settle the inflammation down.
chamber you may have pain with hot, sweet and cold. The chamber sends out the nerve, artery and vein grouping to each tooth. Once decay reaches the chamber, bacteria, part of the decaying process now starts to grow. The increase in the number of bacteria along with the toxic chemicals they excrete, starts destroying the nerve, artery and vein in each tooth root. Your tooth may start hurting on its own. We've discussed what is happening with the tooth in your mouth. Now what's going on with the root area is where your problem may be. While your tooth's artery, nerve and vein are being destroyed in the chamber. Dead bacteria and toxins are traveling down your tooth's root(s). Your body knows there is an infection and sends out an army of cells. You may start hurting. You may start to swell. If you were given an antibiotic to treat the infection, the infection may be gone, but the waste products from infection and maybe some still living bacteria are still irritating the tooth root area. There is a membrane surrounding your root area. We call that tooth supporting membrane, the periodontal ligament or PDL. When we bite down, the PDL acts like a trampoline, The springs on the trampoline gives you movement and the spring like action of the PDL adds to the enjoyment of eating. The area below your tooth still has a nerve artery and vein. This area may be irritated from the RCT process and/or the infection. It may take time to settle the inflammation down.
Why do I get rough patches around my back teeth?
The mouth and tongue are very sensitive. You can have a mouthful of food and you will be able to detect one strand of hair. When you remove the food from your mouth, you will see READ MORE
The mouth and tongue are very sensitive. You can have a mouthful of food and you will be able to detect one strand of hair. When you remove the food from your mouth, you will see it. When you do mouth care, are you flossing first then brushing? Flossing removes plaque and food particles around the tooth gum line junction. With a soft toothbrush, you start at the back teeth, half tooth, half gum. You brush back and forth gently. You brush around to the other cheek side, making sure you brush the front gum line area. You do the tongue side gum line all around to the opposite side.The flat surfaces are done. Then you do the upper teeth. You clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Rinse with warm salt water and gargle. You stated your molars have these rough patches. Then then you mentioned having rough patches on your gums. Flossing, brushing, and tongue cleaning should be done daily, twice a day. If you are having gum problems, do home care and rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day. If you don't see any improvement in two weeks, you may want to consult your dentist.
How much does Invisalign typically cost?
ALL dentists have their own way of practicing DENTISTRY. How much a dentist charges is up to each dentist. I am making a guess. You want to close those gaps between your teeth. READ MORE
ALL dentists have their own way of practicing DENTISTRY. How much a dentist charges is up to each dentist. I am making a guess. You want to close those gaps between your teeth. You are going to be responsible for most of the fee. Using aligners follow a similar treatment pattern, but each dentist has his or her own methods. Discuss your concerns about finances. I know you will follow your doctor's instructions. Most medical and dental offices do not give out fees for a particular service. It is like asking someone what the fee is to fix your car. Over the phone, you can't know what is wrong with the car, without seeing it. Unless the doctor has seen the patient and has taken X-rays, the fee cannot be determined.
I suddenly have a gap in between my front teeth. Why?
You need to see your dentist. You may have some gum issues. You may also have a habit issue. If you have gum disease, your bone holding your teeth is slowly getting lower. Your READ MORE
You need to see your dentist. You may have some gum issues. You may also have a habit issue. If you have gum disease, your bone holding your teeth is
slowly getting lower. Your teeth may seem longer because as you lose bone, your gums recede. You may be putting your tongue against your teeth, moving them forward. Your dentist will discuss this with you. You can stop the spreading and take care of any gum issue!
your gums recede. Sometimes when you swallow, you put your tongue against your teeth and you are placing pressure on your teeth. With less bone supporting your teeth, your teeth are separating. The more pressure and time, the larger the gap..
slowly getting lower. Your teeth may seem longer because as you lose bone, your gums recede. You may be putting your tongue against your teeth, moving them forward. Your dentist will discuss this with you. You can stop the spreading and take care of any gum issue!
your gums recede. Sometimes when you swallow, you put your tongue against your teeth and you are placing pressure on your teeth. With less bone supporting your teeth, your teeth are separating. The more pressure and time, the larger the gap..
What could be the reason behind the burning sensation in my gums?
"Burning Gums" is a feeling some patients have. It could be an intermittent problem or a constant problem. The first step is to have your mouth checked by a dentist. This is to READ MORE
"Burning Gums" is a feeling some patients have. It could be an intermittent problem or a constant problem. The first step is to have your mouth checked by a dentist. This is to make sure you don't have any gum issues. Next you want to look at your diet. Are you eating hot spicy foods? Some of the foods today have become excessively hot with the popular "foods with heat." Have you changed your mouth wash or tooth paste? There are patients who have a burning sensation around the back of the last tooth in their mouths. If they place a tooth brush
on it, it feels like "razor blade"brush was used. When a sonic scale cleans out the area, the sharp pain subsides. Flossing and brushing your teeth at least twice a day. Cleaning your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Avoid acidity drinks, salty crunchy foods. Frequent salt water rinses- take 1/2 teaspoon of salt with a full 8 ounce glass of water and rinse your mouth, especially after eating or drinking. Try to avoid crunchy foods- raw vegetables, hard fruit, hard crusted breads. When it subsides be careful what you eat. For some this can be a cyclic problem.
on it, it feels like "razor blade"brush was used. When a sonic scale cleans out the area, the sharp pain subsides. Flossing and brushing your teeth at least twice a day. Cleaning your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Avoid acidity drinks, salty crunchy foods. Frequent salt water rinses- take 1/2 teaspoon of salt with a full 8 ounce glass of water and rinse your mouth, especially after eating or drinking. Try to avoid crunchy foods- raw vegetables, hard fruit, hard crusted breads. When it subsides be careful what you eat. For some this can be a cyclic problem.
What is the course of treatment for periodontitis?
There are several options to treat periodontitis. This diagnosis means the gum disease is attacking the teeth's supporting structures. You can have scaling and root planing. Surgical READ MORE
There are several options to treat periodontitis. This diagnosis means the gum disease is attacking the teeth's supporting structures. You can have scaling and root planing. Surgical opening of all four quadrants of the jaw, cleaning out the debris removal of bone and cutting of gum tissue. The latest treatment is LANAP-LASER ASSISTED NEW ATTACHMENT PROCEDURE. This treatment removes all gum disease bacteria and infectious tissue. The bone is treated. The body"s stem cells are stimulated. There is no cutting or sewing. There is less pain. Your mother is shown how she should be flossing and brushing her teeth. Depending on how the patient takes care of her mouth. This treatment can last 5 years or more. Your mother has to do something; doing nothing is not an option.
My front tooth got chipped at the bottom. What can be done about it?
I am sorry about your fall. When you visit your dentist, an X-ray will be taken. If it is just a chip, you may be able to have it smooth out to match the teeth next to each other. READ MORE
I am sorry about your fall. When you visit your dentist, an X-ray will be taken. If it is just a chip, you may be able to have it smooth out to match the teeth next to each other. It may be able to be bonded. If it is bonded, you will have to be careful biting into food. You may have to have a crown placed on it. Your dentist will tell you if you damaged the supporting root structure. You have choices to make once you know what injuries you have.
Will mouthwash erode my teeth enamel?
If you are experiencing mouth odor. It is most distressing to you. Have you seen your dentist? Do you have any cavities. Do you floss and brush your teeth twice a day? If you have READ MORE
If you are experiencing mouth odor. It is most distressing to you. Have you seen your dentist? Do you have any cavities. Do you floss and brush your teeth twice a day? If you have gum disease, you have to clean the area below your gum area. Your breath is TELLING you that you have bacteria, bacteria waste products and spoiled food in your mouth. You also have bacteria, bacteria waste products around your bone where your roots are. This is what's getting into your blood stream traveling around all parts of your body. Mouth washes maybe work for a while, but once the bacteria have multiplied back, the odor returns. You mentioned nothing about your home care. Get to your dentist, have your teeth cleaned. Ask questions about how to floss and brush. What you do to take care of your mouth affects you. I tell my patients when I ask questions about your mouth care, answer these questions to yourself. Just by looking at your teeth your dentist knows what mouth care you are doing. I have patients telling me they brush 16 times a day. Maybe it was yesterday or today you brushed. Just by looking at your mouth, your dentist knows. Your dentist will work with you to get your mouth healthy. Just visiting the dentist twice a year will not save your teeth and keep you healthy. Your teeth are in your mouth 24/7. You can't get your mouth back to health without YOU.
Should I see a dentist for TMJ?
If you are having problems with your jaw joint, you should seek treatment. You can help yourself by not eating large sandwiches. Large hoagies and sandwiches that you have to open READ MORE
If you are having problems with your jaw joint, you should seek treatment. You can help yourself by not eating large sandwiches. Large hoagies and sandwiches that you have to open your mouth wide can put pressure on your jaw joints. When you yawn, place your two fists under your jaw to support your jaw so it doesn't open too wide. Avoid chewing gum. Biting on ice, nuts, and hard candy overwork your jaw joints. Placing a warm washcloth on both sides of your face over your TMJ may help.
What are the best ways to get rid of tooth sensitivity?
There are many causes for tooth sensitivity. When was the last time you visited your dentist? Do you have any cavities? Do you floss and brush on a regular basis. Gum disease can READ MORE
There are many causes for tooth sensitivity. When was the last time you visited your dentist? Do you have any cavities? Do you floss and brush on a regular basis. Gum disease can cause tooth sensitivity. As your bone surrounding your teeth is slowly dissolvlng, your gum tissue may be shrinking. While you are waiting for your dentist appointment, using a toothpaste for sensitive teeth can be helpful. If you have not visited the dentist for a while, get your mouth checked. If there are any problems, have them taken care of as most dental problems don't
heal themselves. They only get worse.
heal themselves. They only get worse.
Are whitening toothpastes bad for the teeth?
There are a number of tooth pastes on the market that have whitening agents in them. These tooth pastes are buffered and may contain a mild abrasive to remove stain. There are READ MORE
There are a number of tooth pastes on the market that have whitening agents in them. These tooth pastes are buffered and may contain a mild abrasive to remove stain. There are other whitening systems that have some whitening agents in them. If they are sold over-the-counter or bought on the internet, there is a far less percentage of whitening agents. The federal government sets the limits. Many people have gum inflammation. People don't floss and brush correctly. Their gums are inflamed or infected. If you use these whitening agents, your
gums can get irritated and you will be be uncomfortable for several days. Everyone has known someone who tried whitening without having your mouth checked for gum inflammation. There are family members who have used whitening systems given to family members who had their teeth whitened in the dental office. Tooth whitening toothpastes probably are okay. If you feel that your mouth is being irritated from the toothpaste, stop using it. The whitening gels should be kept separate. Toothpastes with whitening agents in them are different from the over-the-counter whitening gels. While shopping, items are often not put back. Toothpastes with whitening agents are probably safe, as long as you don't allergies to any of the ingredients.
gums can get irritated and you will be be uncomfortable for several days. Everyone has known someone who tried whitening without having your mouth checked for gum inflammation. There are family members who have used whitening systems given to family members who had their teeth whitened in the dental office. Tooth whitening toothpastes probably are okay. If you feel that your mouth is being irritated from the toothpaste, stop using it. The whitening gels should be kept separate. Toothpastes with whitening agents in them are different from the over-the-counter whitening gels. While shopping, items are often not put back. Toothpastes with whitening agents are probably safe, as long as you don't allergies to any of the ingredients.
My nephew has one tooth erupting and he is just 1 month old. Is it normal?
There are babies born with teeth in their mouths. The usual practice is to remove these teeth. The baby has no teeth in the opposing arch and may jam the gum area cutting and irritating READ MORE
There are babies born with teeth in their mouths. The usual practice is to remove these teeth. The baby has no teeth in the opposing arch and may jam the gum area cutting and irritating this area. It will have to be discussed the course of action. The eruption process could stop. If a part of this tooth is in the mouth, clean this tooth with a clean washcloth from gum line to the top of the tooth. It is not what usually happens, but it does happen.
Why does my jaw hurt on and off?
There are a number of possibilities. Do you floss daily? Brush your teeth, clean your tongue. Rinsing your mouth with salt water several times a day? Sometimes this will continue READ MORE
There are a number of possibilities. Do you floss daily? Brush your teeth, clean your tongue. Rinsing your mouth with salt water several times a day? Sometimes this will continue until it localizes at a specific area. If the pain increases and swelling starts get medical/ dental attention.
My gum is swollen but only in the back of my mouth. What could this be?
You need to be seen by your dentist. Something is causing the swelling. If you had your wisdom teeth removed, have you had regular dental checkups? You may have been busy with READ MORE
You need to be seen by your dentist. Something is causing the swelling. If you had your wisdom teeth removed, have you had regular dental checkups? You may have been busy with other matters. Having regular checkups was not on your agenda. Make an appointment, floss, brush if you can. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water. You need to get your mouth restored back to health.
How long does it take for permanent teeth to come after his primary teeth fall?
After the primary teeth loosen, the permanent teeth secrete an enzyme that dissolves the baby teeth roots. What was left of the baby tooth roots looked like little tooth pieces READ MORE
After the primary teeth loosen, the permanent teeth secrete an enzyme that dissolves the baby teeth roots. What was left of the baby tooth roots looked like little tooth pieces that were in his soft tissue. The crowns of the permanent teeth will be seen shortly. For mothers, it is never fast enough. It may be a few weeks.
Is bad breath during cold and cough normal?
During a cold depending on the severity, you have bacteria infecting your sinuses. throat mabe tonsils and lungs. While your body is fighting this war. dead cells are accumulating READ MORE
During a cold depending on the severity, you have bacteria infecting your sinuses. throat mabe tonsils and lungs. While your body is fighting this war. dead cells are accumulating in your sinuses, throat passages and even your lungs. The severity of your infection can be determined the color of your drainage. The darker the mucous the more severe. The odor is from dead wastes. To help your body get rid of these wastes. Take warm salt water and gargle. You can use a saline spray for your nose. Salt breaks up and helps dissolve mucous. It helps get rid of the waste products causing your bad taste and odor.
Can sinus infections cause tooth pain?
Your sinus cavities are above your teeth. Sometimes the roots of your teeth are in your sinus cavities. When you have a sinus infection, your sinus tissue is swollen and filled READ MORE
Your sinus cavities are above your teeth. Sometimes the roots of your teeth are in your sinus cavities. When you have a sinus infection, your sinus tissue is swollen and filled with material, mucus, and pus. Your body is fighting the infection. Besides having your nose blocked, this added material is putting pressure on the area above your teeth. Sometimes when patients come in with their upper teeth hurting, nose drainage you maybe placed on an antibiotic. Once the infection clears and your teeth are not hurting, the pain was caused by the infection process placing pressure on your teeth.
Fear of local anaesthetic allergy
FIRST, RELAX. IN THE PAST, NOVOCAINE was used. Today there are many local anesthetics that have been developed. The problem that some people had with the novocaine was with the READ MORE
FIRST, RELAX. IN THE PAST, NOVOCAINE was used. Today there are many local anesthetics that have been developed. The problem that some people had with the novocaine was with the preservative that was placed in it. When novocaine was developed, it was tested with all the tests available at that time. Science has advanced so far that anesthetics are placed through actual testing and computer generated situations. When you are given a local anesthetic, you are being monitored by your doctor and the staff. From the information you added, you may want to talk to your doctor before the procedure starts.
