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Dr. Carmen Rahimi, DMD
Dentist | General Practice
Dr. Carmen Rahimi is a Dentist practicing in Simi Valley, CA. Dr. Rahimi 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.
38 years
Experience
Dr. Carmen Rahimi, DMD
- Simi Valley, CA
- Tufts Dental School
- Accepting new patients
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Can I get a dental filling while pregnant?
Wait after your 1st trimester.
What to avoid after dental implants?
Do not chew anything that's hard. Soft food for the 1 st week. Rinse with peridex 3 to 4X a day.
How do you get rid of yellow teeth from smoking?
In-office bleaching.
What is the best toothpaste for porcelain veneers?
Any tooth paste will do.
How painful is a single dental implant?
Typically, the discomfort only lasts a day or two.
Does a tooth removal require anesthesia?
Yes, you need local anesthesia.
Do wisdom tooth abscesses take a long time to heal?
You might have dry socket, so best if you call your doctor and have it checked.
How can I remove tooth decay myself?
By going to your dentist and have them drill the decay out.
Can you talk after dental implants?
Yes you can.
Should I still have a toothache after an extraction?
You can have discomfort up to 2 weeks.
Do dead teeth fall out?
No they don't. You can have it extracted, or have a root canal if you want to save them.
Can you have a sensitive tooth without a cavity?
Yes. It's very common to have sensitivity on a tooth with no cavity. Reasons can be because of gum recession, enamel erosions or clenching and grinding.
Can a tooth that had a root canal get infected?
Yes, it can, especially if there is a missed canal or leakage, or if the tooth was not crowned fast enough.
How do you clean wisdom teeth holes?
Rinse with warm salt water. It takes up to 8 weeks for those holes to close.
What's the recovery length of a tooth extraction?
Between 2-10 days depending if it’s an easy or difficult extraction
How often should I get a dental cleaning?
Every 6 months.
How do you stop a broken tooth from hurting?
If it's hurting that bad, you shouldn't wait that long. There is a chance you might need a root canal. Take 600mg of Advil with one extra strength Tylenol every 6 hours.
