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Dr. Maxim Bondarenko

Dentist

Dr. Maxim Bondarenko is a Dentist practicing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Dr. Bondarenko 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. Maxim Bondarenko
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Can an infected tooth spread the infection to the other teeth as well?

Root infections are really ever pass on to adjacent teeth but cavities generally do if left for long time Healing will require a root canal treatment and subsequent crown of you READ MORE
Root infections are really ever pass on to adjacent teeth but cavities generally do if left for long time

Healing will require a root canal treatment and subsequent crown of you want to hold on to that tooth long term. Your other option is extraction and bridge of healthy teeth or an implant into extraction site.

Once on antibiotics they're isnt a whole lot you can do to make it better but I always recommend to take multustrain probiotics at least 2 hrs after you take antibiotics this week help minimize detriment to your gut flora

Heal well

Pain after a filling?

See the dentist that did it, likely needs and adjustment of bite

How can I stop pushing on my front teeth when I swallow?

Hello there likely you needed braces from tongue thrust habit when you were a kid and that's when kids push habitually forward with tongue which shifts position of you teeth. What READ MORE
Hello there likely you needed braces from tongue thrust habit when you were a kid and that's when kids push habitually forward with tongue which shifts position of you teeth.

What you are doing when you swallow is normal tongue requires contact with something in order to create a seal while swallowing (try swallowing with mouth open... Not very comfortable or effective). Usually is either front teeth or your palate. This isn't going to cause shift in your teeth if it were everyone would have crooked teeth.

Brushing too hard?

Yes it is a better option, safety built in so if push too much it will signal back at you in one way or another And remember it's not how hard and how fast you brush... But rather READ MORE
Yes it is a better option, safety built in so if push too much it will signal back at you in one way or another

And remember it's not how hard and how fast you brush... But rather the quality of your brushing and how long as well as how frequent

Do dentists offer services to the uninsured?

Yes
Some offices do not take assignment which means you pay up front and deal with insurance collection yourself, which is essentially same as not having insurance

What can I eat or avoid eating to reduce plaque?

I) Get a sonic care brush I) waterpik with additive of Perio rinse mouth shows great results in riding of subgingival debris result at simple optimal gum health I) Rinse with deferent READ MORE
I) Get a sonic care brush
I) waterpik with additive of Perio rinse mouth shows great results in riding of subgingival debris result at simple optimal gum health
I) Rinse with deferent mouthwash that is PH balanced to good oral flora
I) Tongue scrubber
I) OPTIONAL) Once every 2 weeks rinsing with peroxide small quantity 5 to 7ml for 30 seconds then rinse vigorously with water until sensation of foamy mouth goes away

TRY THIS FOR MINIUM OF 2 WEEKS

This will set you on the right path of small investments, large gains and savings on your dental expenses in the future

Your Dr max

Is water-flossing as effective as regular flossing?

Combination shows to be the most effective way. Floss + H20 pik is best for you.

I can't fix my teeth sensitivity. What do I do?

The area more effective desensitization agents dentist can use in office in combination with laser desensitization usually does the trick unless there is larger issue of the cause READ MORE
The area more effective desensitization agents dentist can use in office in combination with laser desensitization usually does the trick unless there is larger issue of the cause which stops be investigated by type dental care provider. Find a clinic that can use desensitizer with laser activation which works best in case of sensitive teeth

Hope you find one

Bloody painful gums, what should I do?

You should get yourself a waterpik and start using it on the low setting until bleeding dissipates and then you can start increasing setting, but never go above 8. In the meantime, READ MORE
You should get yourself a waterpik and start using it on the low setting until bleeding dissipates and then you can start increasing setting, but never go above 8. In the meantime, you carry on flossing despite the bleeding and in two weeks two three weeks time your gum health should restore provided you don't have active periodontal disease, which should be assessed at your hygiene visit at your dental home.

One last thing you can do is supplement salt water rinses into your regimen. A warm cup of water with a teaspoon of salt does well. Give yourself a vigorous generous swish after each meal for the next two weeks.

All the best to your gums :-)