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.
Exciting Finding on Oral Cancer...
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.
With state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Pedvis and his support...
If you’re suffering with 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.
The source of...
For dentists, the question of tooth sensitivity is common amongst patients of all ages. The fact is, every patient is different, and every cause of tooth sensitivity is different. Tooth sensitivity can be caused by various factors, and many dentists have to rely on patient explanation regarding when and how the sensations manifest. Oftentimes,...
For athletes, both amateur and professional, the chance of common teeth injuries is typical. In fact, every sport poses a risk for dental injury, but the more common teeth injuries are associated with the “contact sports”. Whatever the case, immediate assessment and management is key.
Some of the most common teeth injuries
With...
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity for some “pre-date” preparation. As one of the biggest date nights of the year, looking your best this Valentine’s Day can be a win-win. From skin-health, to treating your body right, to a whiter smile, the efforts are worthwhile.
Regular...
A cavity begins as a damaged area on a tooth’s surface enamel. Once developed, the damage can vary in degree (and depth). Symptoms of cavities emerge at different stages of damage and are an obvious alert that something is wrong. Cavities are also referred to as dental caries, and can be caused by a wide range of factors, from poor diet, to...
Good oral health habits are simply about prevention. Bad oral health habits will eventually compromise both the teeth and the gums. Prevention begins by visiting the dentist on a regular basis (about every six months). This provides an opportunity to diagnose any potential problems early on. At the same time, bad oral health habits can be revealed,...
When you find yourself looking for a dentist near you open on a Saturday it might be due to a toothache, an injury, or some other dental emergency. Whatever the case, it’s sometimes hard to find a dentist who is open on the weekend. The bigger question is what to do and where to go.
For a dentist near you open on a Saturday, the...
Many people avoid the dentist simply because of fear. It could be something residual from their childhood, or a bad experience from a previous dental procedure. But whatever the situation, avoiding the dentist could cause existing problems to worsen, and could result in irreversible damage. Today, when getting a dental procedure that requires...
While the world has changed immeasurably during COVID-19, the health of our patients and staff remains a number one priority. For our patients, we want to assure you that your well-being is top-of-mind as we prepare our clinic for the post-pandemic world. We are taking new precautions when patients visit our office. As a dental clinic, many of our health safeguards have always been a part of our protocol. But today, we take added steps to ensure a protected space for everyone entering our new clinic environment.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!
We encourage to “catch-up” on appointments for the entire family, whether it’s for a routine
exam and cleaning, or a procedure that needs to be completed.
Call us today to schedule your appointment or send an email message.