Women’s team pursuit cycling champion Joanna Rowsell had to have emergency dentistry recently after coming off her bike during training.
Writing on the Talk of Sport blog, the young athlete said she had been practising for drills in Cheshire when she rounded a wet corner and fell off.
Ms Rowsell knocked out her two front teeth and cut her face, so after a quick trip to hospital, she said she went straight to an emergency dentistry appointment in London.
She had to have braces put on her teeth after they were reinserted, which took six weeks to heal.
“My teeth are looking ok now but I still have to be careful what I eat … Fingers crossed training will be safe from now on,” Ms Rowsell commented.
TV actor Tim Marriot was also recently involved in a sporting dental injury, having damaged his front teeth playing cricket in Kent, Dentistry.co.uk reports.
Going to the dentist regularly and keeping up with a good oral health regime could help people to avoid needing emergency dentistry.
This is the advice of Dr Michael McCarty, owner of Austin Smiles in the US, who said everyone is guilty of not flossing or brushing properly once in a while, but taking teeth for granted is not a good idea in the long run.
He explained that seeing a dentist regularly will help people to understand the importance of caring for their teeth properly and could be the difference between needing emergency dentistry later in life and not.
“Comprehensive dental plans not only aim to maintain healthy teeth, but also healthy gums, tongue and overall mouth,” Dr McCarty added.
Last month, Ken Schweifler of the Los Angeles Town Crier urged people not to let their anxiety of going to the dentist get in the way of good oral health, insisting that preventative treatments are necessary in reducing the likelihood of emergency dentistry.
People who need invisible braces have been reminded of the importance of following a good oral health regime in order to keep teeth in top condition.
Helium Health and Fitness said it is vital to brush and floss the teeth around the invisible braces to prevent cavities developing – special brushes will be available to assist patients in doing this.
Good toothpaste and mouthwashes could also be important in killing bacteria, the publication said.
Meanwhile, it may be wise to avoid certain foods such as carrots and apples or cut them up to prevent breakage of the cosmetic dentistry tools.
“You must take proper care of dental braces during orthodontic treatment,” Helium concluded.
Earlier this month, Myleene Klass revealed on ITV1′s This Morning that she wears invisible braces to correct slight imperfections in her smile.
The former Hear’Say singer even opened her mouth wide to show viewers how good they are.
Laser teeth whitening is a huge leap forward when it comes to cosmetic dentistry.
This is according to Dr Joseph Lim, president of Dr Smile in the US, who told the Inquirer that he much prefers it to the traditional methods because it is quicker and easier.
“It is one machine that can do everything. This new technology can do so much to help improve the life of many patients,” he enthused.
The dentist added that anyone who tries laser teeth whitening is unlikely to want to go back to the old style of lightening.
Last month, cosmetic dentistry expert Jennifer Jablow told Elle magazine that laser teeth whitening can improve the look of teeth in less than an hour.
She pointed out that if it is done professionally, patients should manage to achieve a hue eight to ten shades lighter than their natural appearance, depending on their original porosity.
A dentist in Canada is hoping that his invention could help to prevent any need for emergency dentistry in the future.
Dr Kunio Komiyama, a dentistry professor at the University of Saskatchewan, has been working on a solar-powered toothbrush for 15 years and has finally perfected a finished model, Asylum.co.uk reports.
What’s more, the expert claims that the toothbrushes will not need toothpaste, because a bacteria and plaque-destroying chemical reaction takes place on the bristles thanks to the solar panels.
“It’s called the Soladey-J3X, it looks pretty cool and may well spell the end of toothpaste as we know it,” enthused Alistair Plumb.
However, since the brushes are still being tested, it is probably wise not to abandon the recommended twice-a-day brushing and flossing regime.
Reader’s Digest recently said flossing is essential for people who want to keep their body and teeth healthy, as it will get rid of food particles that brushing alone will not remove.
People seeking Botox treatment have again been urged to only use professional providers following information about one clinic in the US.
The treatment centre in question has been allowing consumers to exchange their unwanted gold for Botox, according to Professional Beauty.
Gwen Davies, who is trained to carry out the procedure, told the publication the news is quite unsettling.
“Botox is a treatment which should only be provided in a clinically sound environment and only to patients who have been through the proper consultation process,” she stressed.
The expert added that such gimmicky special offers should be avoided, as it trivialises the treatment and gives the industry a bad name.
Earlier this month, Du Bing from the Shanghai Food and Drug Administration told Shanghai Daily that Botox should not be purchased on the internet, because the providers will probably not be licensed.
As a result, the products could be dangerous and cause face paralysis, he said.
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A dentist has paid tribute to the improvements he has seen in cosmetic dentistry and other procedures since he began his practice 42 years ago.
Richard Salander has recently retired, but he told the Fremantle News Messenger he has seen some vast changes since he first opened his doors in 1968.
“Technology has had a great effect on patient convenience … improvements have been made in materials, techniques and technology,” he commented.
“At this time, dentistry is very exciting with the changes taking place.”
Mr Salander also revealed he has some amusing memories from his years as a dentist, including the time when a little girl revealed her mother was mad at her father for coming home drunk the previous night.
The progress made in cosmetic dentistry recently was also highlighted this month, after it was revealed that a set of George Washington’s ivory dentures had become the star attraction at a museum in Baltimore.
A mishap on a school trip led to a young autistic boy needing emergency dentistry recently.
Elliot Scott, 14, had been visiting Belton Park when he ran up a wet slide and slipped, the Lincolnshire Echo reports.
He injured his face and knocked out five front teeth, resulting in the trip being abandoned as the youngster was driven back to Ambergate Sports College.
Madison Eaves, Elliot’s mother, said he was in a lot of pain after the accident and had to have quite a lot of emergency dentistry.
“It isn’t that sore now, but I have to wear a brace for a year and my teeth are still loose,” explained Elliot.
Earlier this month, a toddler in the US had to have emergency dentistry after he fell from a two-storey window.
The fire brigade said he was lucky to survive, but the 21-month-old only had a chipped tooth and a few cuts to show for his escapade.
A new project has been launched by a university aimed at preventing emergency dentistry among babies and toddlers.
The University of Salford has joined forces with Salford City Council and the National Institute for Health Research to help parents learn how to look after their youngsters’ teeth effectively.
A group of babies will be monitored until the age of three, with advice available for their parents on things like brushing and maintaining a good diet.
The findings will then be analysed for future reference.
Professor Cynthia Pine, principal investigator, told Dentistry.co.uk: “A project of this size has never been carried out in very young children before. Our focus is to improve children’s dental health in Salford.”
The study came about after research discovered children in the north-west have the highest levels of tooth decay in England.
Earlier this month, film star Chris O’Donnell urged parents to keep on top of brushing and flossing their children’s teeth, even though it can be easy to forget to remind them.
He told the Kansas City Star he is backing an oral health campaign in the US.
Former Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon has revealed she recently had Botox to prevent excessive sweating.
The 29-year-old, who once won Celebrity Masterchef, told ITV1′s This Morning she had a secret to share before making her cosmetic surgery revelation.
“I got some [Botox] the other day! It was amazing! I actually got some in my armpits to stop me sweating,” she commented.
However, McClarnon added that she also gave a little Botox in her forehead a try too, in order to beat the onset of wrinkles.
The singer has recently been concentrating on television work after shooting to fame as one-third of Atomic Kitten in 1999.
Earlier this month, Dr Michael Persky told the Orange County Register Botox is excellent for excessive sweating, which is also known as hyperhidrosis.
He said the treatment is particularly useful for teenage sufferers of the condition, who may otherwise lose their confidence and worry constantly about how to cover it up.
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Comedy actor Tim Marriott was recently forced to seek emergency dentistry after injuring himself playing cricket.
According to Dentistry.co.uk, he badly damaged his front teeth after the ball came off the top edge of the bat and smashed into his face as he attempted to hit a boundary.
The incident left Marriott, who played Gavin in 1990s sitcom The Brittas Empire, with a front tooth fractured through the nerve after the match in Kent.
“I rang around to find an emergency dentist and I had almost given up before I managed to secure an emergency appointment,” he told the website.
The dentist, a board member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, carried out a laser assisted root filling procedure to repair Marriott’s tooth within two hours.
Writing in the Scottish Daily Record earlier this month, Glasgow dentist Dr Philip Friel said cosmetic dentistry can be used to repair teeth that become chipped during sporting events.
A young girl who underwent extensive cosmetic dentistry to alter the appearance of her teeth has won an award to illustrate how it can change lives.
Eva Hulme, now 16, suffered from bullying at school because her upper teeth protruded noticeably. The problem was made worse when her adult teeth emerged and grew at a 44 degree angle.
She visited a dentist at the age of three and her present orthodontist began treating her in 2005, using a combination of braces to press her teeth back into a more normal position.
Dr Jonty Meisner explained: “It was important not only to improve her appearance, but also to reduce the risk of further trauma to her upper incisors.”
Eva now has straight teeth and has been given the Against All Odds prize by the British Orthodontic Society for her bravery.
Last week, it was reported that a new generation of Invisalign braces has been developed in order to improve the technology still further.
