Monthly Archives: November 2009

New Zealanders see benefits of fluoridation

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Share Research carried out in New Zealand has concluded that local people would benefit greatly from having fluoride in their water. Radio NZ reported the Northland District Health Board completed a two-year study into the effects of fluoridation and found … Continue reading

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Cosmetic dentistry 'can help fix a range of problems'

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Share Individuals who have problems with their teeth can have cosmetic dentistry procedures carried out to fix a range of issues, it has been claimed. According to Cosmetic Dentistry Articles, problems including misaligned teeth, gaps between teeth, discolouration or pain … Continue reading

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Ill people 'urged to brush teeth'

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Share Anyone who falls ill over the winter months might think that brushing their teeth while they are sick could re-infect them with any germs they are carrying. However, US dentist Dr Sid Schmidt told KFYR TV that this is … Continue reading

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Brighton residents 'not visiting dentist'

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Share The people of Brighton appear to be loath to visit the dentist, a report by the town’s health watchdog has revealed. Research carried out by the council showed the number of people who visited a dentist in the area … Continue reading

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New technology 'eases dentist fears'

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Share A new laser has been developed to help reduce the amount of time patients have to spend in the dentist’s chair when having a cavity treated. The new waterlase system acts to both repair decay and also to partially … Continue reading

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Patients urged against anaesthesia

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Share Individuals who have so much anxiety about dental treatments that they insist on being knocked out for treatments have been advised to instead relax. Dental Plans reported US dentist Dr Peter Harnois employs a natural approach to get his … Continue reading

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Kids' teeth 'could be reattached'

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Share A US county is running a scheme to help children save their teeth if they get accidentally knocked out, it has been revealed. Children in Marquette County, Michigan are being provided with Transport a Tooth kits in order to … Continue reading

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Red wine extracts 'could improve oral health'

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Share Research carried out by scientists at Pavia University, Italy, has discovered a substance contained in red wine could help to improve oral health. Proanthocyanidins, which can be found in many plants and are present in red wines, help to … Continue reading

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New Winchester surgery planned

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Share A new emergency dentistry surgery has been earmarked for Winchester. The Southern Daily Echo reported the facility could open by March next year and could help serve up to 9,500 patients in the area. Natalie Jones, lead commissioning manager … Continue reading

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Dental implants 'more effective than bridges'

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Share Dental implants could be more effective at treating lost teeth than bridges, it has been claimed. The New York Times reported Dr Lawrence Kessler, a periodontist and associate professor of surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine, … Continue reading

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Pattinson suffering after cosmetic dentistry

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Share Hollywood actor and star of the Twilight movies Robert Pattinson has admitted that a cosmetic dentistry procedure designed to improve his smile has been hell for him. According to the actor, movie bosses urged him to undergo a procedure … Continue reading

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New clinic opens in Eastbourne

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Share A new emergency dentistry clinic has opened in Eastbourne, which could be good news for those in the area in need of these services. The Bexhill Observer reported Eastbourne Railway Centre has welcomed a new addition in the form … Continue reading

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