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Bertrand A. Bonnick

Dentist

Dr. Bertrand Bonnick is a Dentist practicing in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Bonnick 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.
Bertrand A. Bonnick
  • High Point, North Carolina
  • University of Maryland Dental School
  • Accepting new patients

Does root canal infection show up on an x-ray?

Initially the need for root canal is determined by symptoms and tests. The Infectuous nerve does not show up on X-rays. After the infection goes down the nerve canal and infects READ MORE
Initially the need for root canal is determined by symptoms and tests. The Infectuous nerve does not show up on X-rays. After the infection goes down the nerve canal and infects the bone below the roots it may show up then.

Can I do teeth whitening with a front half fake incisor?

Bleaching will change tooth color, but not the color of the filling. Also, fixing your cavities and gum inflammation will improve your chances of success.

What is gingivitis and its risk factors?

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingivae, or the top part of the gum. Risk factors include poor oral hygiene especially lack of flossing, mouth breathing, certain medications, READ MORE
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingivae, or the top part of the gum. Risk factors include poor oral hygiene especially lack of flossing, mouth breathing, certain medications, plaque, puberty, pregnancy, or a Leukotatic defect in your PMN's (white blood cells that are not fast getting to the source of infection).


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Can I whiten my teeth with baking soda alone?

I have not seen great bleaching results with baking soda. I have seen some good effects on gums from baking soda.

Skin is shedding on the inside of my mouth (my cheeks). Is this normal?

The shedding of tissue you described I have experienced with certain toothpaste and mouthwashes. Switch back to one that did not give you the shedding of tissue, and see your dentist READ MORE
The shedding of tissue you described I have experienced with certain toothpaste and mouthwashes. Switch back to one that did not give you the shedding of tissue, and see your dentist for a follow up.