Marina Polonsky
Dentist
1207 Evans Blvd Ottawa ON, K1H 7T6About
Dr. Marina Polonsky, is a dentist with her own private practice, Alta Vista Dental in Ottawa, Ontario. Dr. Polonsky grew up in Ottawa, graduated dental school at the University of Toronto in 1999 with dean's gold medal and has been working in the office ever since. She continued her dental education in the areas of orthodontics/braces and implants. She received her fellowship diploma with World Clinical Laser Institute in July 2011. In June 2012, Marina received her Mastership diploma with WCLI. Dr. Polonsky is now the only person in Ottawa, and the 2nd person in Ontario who is certified to teach all aspects of laser dentistry. She has 2 children and enjoys skiing in the winter and scuba diving in the summer. Furthermore, she is accepting new patients, and is fluent in English and Russian, and understands French and Ukrainian.
Education and Training
University of Toronto
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Marina Polonsky's Expert Contributions
Why am I so exhausted after removal of infected root canal molar?
Sometimes the body takes longer to recover from surgery. Other times, there may be another undiagnosed condition that affects recovery. You should consult your medical doctor and request some diagnostic tests. READ MORE
Are electric toothbrushes any better for the teeth?
Not really. If you brush properly, there is no need for electric toothbrush. READ MORE
How should I select my toothpaste?
As long as there is fluoride in the toothpaste, the brand is your preference for taste and feel. READ MORE
Will frequent teeth cleanings remove spots from my teeth?
If they are internal and part of your enamel, then no. Cleaning removes only superficial surface stains like tea and coffee. READ MORE
Are OTC products recommended for teeth whitening?
They are not harmful (that we know of), but also not as effective as professional strength products. READ MORE
I had a root canal and the same tooth is hurting again. What should I do?
Go back and tell the dentist who did the root canal that there is still pain in the tooth. Root canals are not 100 % successful in the best of scenarios. READ MORE
What if only one tooth is crooked?
You need space to move a tooth. If there is no space, braces and shifting of all teeth is necessary to position one crooked tooth into place Sincerely Marina Polonsky polonmar@gmail.com READ MORE
Adult tooth is loose. What should I do?
Yes, you need to see a dentist and immobilize it/splint it to other teeth. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Professional Society Memberships
- Academy of Laser Dentistry, World Clinical Laser Institute, Canadian Dental Association
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Wanting to learn modern technology and how to improve patients care.
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