Monthly Archives: February 2010

Dry mouth ‘is an issue for many’

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Share Having a dry mouth could be detrimental to oral health. Many people suffer from a dry mouth but do not realise the harmful effects it can have on oral health, it has been claimed. Business Week reported in its … Continue reading

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Tooth development linked to treatments

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Share Children’s tooth development linked to future problems. Children who have fewer teeth coming through by the age of one could be more prone to orthodontic problems in the future, a new study has shown. The Telegraph reported the research … Continue reading

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Dental access ‘poor in Yorkshire’

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Share Access to emergency dentistry is poor in Yorkshire, it has been claimed. Access to emergency dentistry facilities remains poor in Yorkshire, it has been claimed. Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported 42,000 fewer adults were able to access dental health services … Continue reading

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New practice to open in Cirencester

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Share A new dental surgery is set to open in Cirencester. A new dental practice is set to open in Cirencester to help fulfil the emergency dentistry needs of local residents, it has been revealed. The Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard … Continue reading

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Man ‘flossing while driving’ caught in police crackdown

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Share Police have caught a man flossing while driving on the M4.A man was caught by police officers flossing his teeth while driving on the M4 in Gwent.   While it is important to floss regularly, there is a time … Continue reading

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Children quiz professionals on oral health

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Share Kids in the US have quizzed dental professionals about their oral health. Children from a school in the US have been asking students from Flint Hills Technical College on how best to maintain good oral health. Pre-school pupils from … Continue reading

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Parents advised: Stop children using pacifiers

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Share Children should not suck on a pacifier past two. Parents have been advised that letting their children use pacifiers after the age of two could have a detrimental effect on the development of their teeth. Tod Bigelow wrote in … Continue reading

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Dental implant success ‘not improved with antibiotics’

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Share Antibiotics do not improve dental implant success rates. A study by Basque Research has revealed the use of antibiotics after dental implant surgery does little to improve success rates. It showed survival rates for dental implants stand at 99.2 … Continue reading

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Sensitive teeth ‘can be a problem’

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Share Sensitive teeth can be a problem, but there are ways to tackle the issue. Millions of people suffer from sensitive teeth every day and the problem can be very severe and impact on quality of life for sufferers. However, … Continue reading

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Healthy teeth ‘are important’

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Share Having a healthy set of teeth is important to overall health. Gum disease has been linked to an array of serious conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and as such, it is important to maintain good oral health, … Continue reading

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‘Teeth suffer’ during downturn

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Share More people are griding their teeth. Teeth grinding is becoming a bigger problem as a result of continuing financial problems and stress for patients, it has been claimed. A survey carried out in the US by the Chicago Dental … Continue reading

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Bristol dentists see 250,000 patients

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Share More than a quarter of a million patients have been seen by Bristol dental professionals. Dentists in Bristol have seen more than a quarter of a million patients over the last two years, new figures have shown. The report … Continue reading

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