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Halloween is approaching and we all know the sugar in the treats our kids get are bad for their teeth (and ours as adults). But do we really consider why that is? It’s a good idea to understand why sugar is so bad for your teeth and can decay them. Basically, when bacteria eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, a weak acid is produced. That acid is the unwanted culprit that can...

Have you wondered if your wisdom teeth are coming in? Wisdom teeth refer to the third and last set of molars, which you typically get in your late teens years or early twenties, so if your age falls within that range, odds are your wisdom teeth are coming in! These teeth are one of your mouth’s biggest mysteries because we don’t know exactly when they will come in, as every person is...

In a new and exciting study, researchers at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry found oral inflammation stimulates oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) “invasion”. In other words, inflammation of the mouth can worsen oral cancer and the spread of the disease to other parts of the body.

Every August, National Fresh Breath Day reminds us that the quality of our breath is much more than just a social embarrassment (and something that can ruin any social interaction). The good news is that correcting the quality of our breath quite simple and easily achievable.

For every patient, young or old, preventative dentistry is the very best approach for maintaining optimum oral health. With a good family dentist, preventative dentistry allows for early diagnosis and early treatment. Naturally, prevention begins at home, but with a good family dentist, teeth and gums can be kept healthy on a consistent basis. The aim of prevention is to avoid getting cavities,...

Dental veneers (referred to as porcelain veneers or porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin shells, made to cover the front surface of a tooth, and designed to improve appearance. Veneers are custom-made and colour matched in order to alter the color, shape, and size of teeth that need restoration. If you’re looking for dental veneers in Woodbridge, here are some of the basics.

Needless to say, not everyone has teeth that are perfectly shaped and beautifully white. That’s where the debate begins about dental veneers or dental bonding. Whatever the choice, these procedures are about cosmetic enhancement – and the before/after difference can be dramatic.

If you’re currently looking for a Woodbridge dental clinic, Dr. Lloyd Pedvis offers a specialty in family dentistry for patients throughout the Vaughan Region. The team at the Mackenzie Dental Centre treats the whole family - from routine exams, to cosmetics, to oral surgery.

If you’re suffering from a toothache, you probably want some quick relief – you just want that pain to go away. The good news is that toothache remedies are quite readily available. Unlike other aches and pains, toothaches are particularly irritating – another reason for getting a quick fix as soon as possible.

For athletes, both amateur and professional, the chance of common teeth injuries is typical. In fact, every sport poses a risk for dental injury emergency, but the more common teeth injuries are associated with the “contact sports”. Whatever the case, immediate assessment and management is key.