Dr. Thomas Stelmach
Cosmetic Dentistry
Beverly Hills, CA
41 years experience male
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Beverly Hills, CA
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I'm a native Californian. Born and raised in San Diego. Undergrad at UCSD. Dental school at UCLA. Interests: I'm a painter and a metal sculptor. I'm also constantly doing renovations and improvements on my 1925 Tudor house. Additionally - I'm a marathon runner, cyclist, and a skier (both snow and water).
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Fungal infection: Usually caused by overuse of hydrogen peroxide. Another cause is overuse of antibiotics.
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See dentist: If your "capped tooth" is changing color it can be from two things: leakage under the crown and bacterial invasion, or the underlying tooth structure ... Read More
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Similar: Pain from tooth decay is dependent on the amount of decay. If you are only getting sensitivity from the decay you are only causing dentin irritation. ... Read More
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Yes - in children: It only discolors teeth when the teeth are developing. If it's used in children the staining can be severe.
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Lysterine Whitening: Listerine® whitening® restoring Fluoride whitening rinse.
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It depends: It depends on how much your teeth have shifted. If you can get the old retainer to fit o your teeth it will shift them back into position.
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Yes: Careful, thorough brushing will usually prevent staining. You should still have your teeth professionally cleaned twice a year.
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No: Doesn't promote tooth decay.
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Zoom: Of all the whitening treatments the zoom uv bleaching system does the best job of whitening. Unfortunately it also causes the greatest amount of tooth... Read More
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Not intrinsic: Clarithromycin should not cause intrinsic staining. If you are getting staining it will be on the outside of the teeth and so it should be able to be ... Read More
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Fungal overgrowth: You don't want to use hydrogen peroxide as a rinse on a daily basis. If you do you will eliminate the good bacteria in your mouth. A common side effec... Read More
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Not Cancer: Palatal tori are mostly a genetic issue. 15% of the population have them. They are exacerbated by clenching and grinding your teeth. There is no corre... Read More
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No: Gerd has a different causation. Peppermint oil is not a factor.
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Not really: As long as the pieces are small.
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Prophy: Stain from Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) is only on the surface of your teeth. It can easily be removed by a dental hygienist.
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Angry gums: The hormonal changes that happen during pregnancy cause your gums to be hyper reactive to any irritant. You need to keep your teeth as clean as possib... Read More
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Short term fix: The acids in both peels will dissolve away stain as they are dissolving your tooth enamel. Not a good idea...
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Oral care philosophy: Dr. Bonner is describing a way for oral health to be improved with nutrition and proper oral hygiene techniques. Better oral health equates to better ... Read More
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Professionally Bleac: The toothpastes marketed for bleaching teeth aren't very effective because the concentration of peroxide isn't very high and you don't brush for very ... Read More
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Try denture adhesive: If you have already tried drugstore temp cement you will need to clean it out of the temporary crown before trying the denture adhesive. See your dent... Read More
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Not much: There are some changes that can be found at a microscopic level but nothing serious. If properly done laser whitening won't harm your gums. The sensit... Read More
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No: It depends on the level of brightness you desire, the number of teeth that show when you smile, and how dark your teeth are without them.
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Many: Any incidence of high fever during tooth development can cause tooth discoloration. Usually blotchy white spots.
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Bacterial action: Tooth decay is a breakdown in the structure of a tooth that is cause by bacteria breaking down food material and releasing acids when they metabolize ... Read More
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Switch antibiotic: The bacteria that are causing the swelling might be resistant to the antibiotic that you are taking. You need to go back to your dentist / endodontist... Read More
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No: Baking soda doesn't whiten teeth.
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No: There is no peroxide in banana peel so it can't bleach your teeth.
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Yes: 22% is pretty strong. You want to be sure that you don't keep your bleaching trays in your mouth for more than 45 minutes, 30 minutes would be even be... Read More
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Not much: Tooth whitening is most effective on the enamel. If you have worn off your enamel bleaching will be painful and less effective. If you can get past th... Read More
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Yes: If a night guard has been recommended for you - you are either clenching your teeth or grinding your teeth at night while sleeping. If you are grindin... Read More
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Not a problem: Baby orajel shouldn't contain fluoride so there shouldn't be a problem with toxicity. What you need to worry about in the future is to be sure he do... Read More
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Yes: Usually it isn't a problem, but if you are experiencing irritation your gums can be irritated by: the abrasive action of the baking soda, the peroxide... Read More
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D. Anesthesiologist: Find a dentist who works with a dental anesthesiologist. This will be the safest way to get treatment without anxiety.
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Perio Protect: The perio protect system uses custom trays with a peroxide gel. It's quite effective.
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Bleach: You can use your invisalign retainers as bleaching trays. Ask your dentist for some day white or equivalent tooth bleach and brighten your teeth.
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Failing crowns?: Have your dentist do a thorough check up to see if you have failing crowns or bridges.
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Probably retainer: If your retainer is placing your tooth in a position that causes traumatic occlusion (interferes with your biting) it will cause your tooth to feel l... Read More
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Contact dermatitis: Your tissue is hypersensitive to either the flavoring in the toothpaste or the foaming agent (sodium laural sulfate). Try a "natural" toothpaste like ... Read More
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Pedodontist: You need to take your child to a pedodontist to treat the decay as soon as possible.
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Almost the same: They are now found in both the mouth and genital areas at just about the same rate. They have the same mode of action and cause the same problems.
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No: Tetracycline only discolors teeth when the teeth are developing.
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Yes: It is less likely to cause decay than fruit juices but it can still cause tooth decay.
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Rest of life: A night guard only runs interference between your teeth to prevent damage. People who brux their teeth will always brux just at different rates depend... Read More
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Contact dermatitus: You are hypersensitive to one of the ingredients in this toothpaste. Switch to tom's of main - it has fewer irritants in it.
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Oral cancer: Chewing tobacco is a leading cause of oral cancer.
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Locationally depend: It depends on where you live. You can either call your water provide and ask or you can probably look it up on line.
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No: "bleeding puffy gums" need immediate attention by a dentist. Don't delay - this is serious.
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Maybe: If the temporary crown has been on your tooth for a long time (months) it could be decay. If the temp has just bee placed it could be dark tooth struc... Read More
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Yes: As long as you carefully brush the tooth after eating you will be fine. If the tooth is still vital you will probably have a lot of sensitivity when e... Read More
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Yes: Diabetics are very sensitive to infection because it makes it very difficult to regulate blood sugar levels. As said, chronic periodontal infections w... Read More
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Mar 19, 2015
Great DDS!!
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Stelmach is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Stelmach is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UCLA School of Dentistry
Graduated 1982MD
Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Dentistry, American Academy of Operative Dentistry
AAACD
Top Cosmetic Dentist, Second Place, National - Summer
2013
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