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While it sounds like a senior citizen’s ailment, periodontal disease actually materializes during the adult years and often culminates with serious repercussions. It’s therefore important for periodontal disease prevention to begin at an early age and continue through young adulthood. The good news is that periodontal disease is preventable, and with good daily habits including visits to a...

Like it or not, every parent deals with a kid’s dental emergency at some point. And while no parent wants to receive that emergency call from the school or sports team, properly managing the situation brings the best results. To begin with, it’s important to assess a kid’s dental emergency at the source, and to determine if the hospital emergency room is the best course of action. Contacting...

Having a kid-friendly family dentist that specializes in dental care for children can have a number of advantages. And while kids of all ages can get stressed out when visiting the dentist, there is a way to create a welcome environment to override those fears. At the Mackenzie Dental Centre, Dr. Lloyd Pedvis follows the guidelines set by the Canadian Dental Association, but also has his own...

For patients who require tooth replacement in Vaughan Region, Dr. Lloyd Pedvis, an experienced dentist in Woodbridge, provides expert dentistry with restorative, cosmetic, and implant procedures. Missing teeth (if left unattended) are a potential health risk – and whether there’s one or more, they need to be replaced and restored. Here, it’s in every patient’s interest to seek...

While many people tend to visit the dentist when they have a problem, it’s much wiser to include the dentist as a general health care provider. For patients who are looking for a good general dentist in Woodbridge, the Mackenzie Dental Centre provides family dentistry with a preventive approach. At the clinic, Dr. Lloyd Pedvis offers a modern approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Today, more and more dental patients are seeking treatment from dentists in Vaughan who specialize in mercury free fillings. Amalgam free dentistry is gaining in popularity, as many patients are attracted by the safer, more effective procedure. Sometimes referred to as amalgam free fillings, these mercury free fillings actually restore a damaged tooth, rather than “fill” the tooth. In some...

For patients in search of a reputable dentist and a good dental office in Vaughan, the Mackenzie Dental Centre offers a distinctive difference. With a clinic atmosphere that is relaxing, the overall environment has been designed to be a comfortable experience for both adults and children.

Dr. Lloyd Pedvis, an emergency dentist in Woodbridge, treats patients of all ages for a wide range of dental emergencies. While every emergency is uniquely different, there are definitely some that are common – like a decayed tooth with unbearable pain; or a sports injury with obvious damage; or perhaps a chipped tooth from a mishap around the home. Whatever the case, urgent emergency dental...

Accidents, mishaps, and injuries are usually unanticipated - even when one is being careful. For injuries around the mouth and teeth, immediate care and attention is highly recommended. And when it’s a real emergency, the earlier the treatment, the better the outcome. For those in need of an emergency dentist in Vaughan, the Mackenzie Dental Centre can offer a full range of dental services.

Gum disease (periodontal disease) varies with each patient, and varies in degree and severity. It can present simply as gum inflammation, or something more serious that could lead to tissue and bone damage. Worst-case, gum disease can lead to tooth loss. The good news is everyone can learn from their family dentist in Vaughan to prevent gum disease. The key is preventive maintenance, and...