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...
Do you grind or clench your teeth and wonder how you can stop yourself from grinding your teeth at night? If so, you’re not alone. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding affects about 8-10 percent of the population, according to some research studies. Many people (young and old) grind their teeth at night, which can lead to serious dental...
Many people are anxious about getting a dental implant. Naturally, there is some fear, and the biggest question is about how painful the dental implant procedure is. While the fear of pain is reasonable, today’s technologies and procedures have come a long way with dental implants. If you do need a dental implant, here’s what to...
Although dental crowns are widely used (and with great success), there are times when a dental crown may come loose for some reason and even fall off. If you have a dental crown (or crowns) installed, it’s important to know what you should do if your dental crown falls off. Whatever the case, any issue with a dental crown requires immediate...
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...
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 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. 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 emergency, 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 ...
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