Woman uses chewing gum to replace lost teeth

Viewers of new makeover show Never Seen A Doctor were stunned to learn that a woman who was so afraid of going to the dentist actually used chewing gum as a substitute for her real teeth, which were lost to decay after she stopped going to visit her dentist. The woman, known as Sue, ...

This entry was posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentist, Dentures, Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry, Smile, Teeth on 13 May 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dental health, Denture, Katie Piper, missing teeth

Actor puts TV role down to missing teeth

TV actor Peter Coonan has credited his missing front teeth with landing him the role of Fran in the award-winning drama Love/Hate. The 28-year-old plays gangster Fran in the popular RTE show and viewers saw the character get involved in a pub brawl where two of his teeth were knocked out; thanks to ...

This entry was posted in Dentures on 14 October 2013 by Clare Ludlam Tagged front teeth, Love Hate, missing teeth, Peter Coonan, teeth, TV

Doctor removes patient’s teeth after she is admitted for leg surgery

Parents of a young hospital patient have made a complaint to the police after their daughter was admitted for leg surgery and came out of the operation with five of her teeth missing. Philip Morrison and Sonia McCrossan took their six-year-old daughter Sarah to the Sheffield Children’s Hospital to undergo treatment on her ...

This entry was posted in Oral Surgery on 26 June 2013 by Clare Ludlam Tagged baby teeth, missing teeth, Sheffield Children, South Yorkshire, teeth

Wrestling star suffers dental complications

Wrestler-turned-actor Hulk Hogan is bringing in the New Year with a few changes to his public image; he’s shaving his head and removing the iconic moustache in preparation for some new acting opportunities. The 58-year-old is getting ready for some auditions, after only recently recovering from dental complications that left him in agony. ...

This entry was posted in Dental Implants, Dentistry on 12 January 2012 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dental implant, missing teeth, New Year, teeth

I’m A Celebrity contestant gets offers for new dental implants

Liverpudlian joker Crissy Rock caused a stir in the jungle when she had her dentures flown in by helicopter, noting that she ‘had a chopper for her choppers’. Now that she’s out of the jungle, the 53-year-old is itching to finish the cosmetic dental treatment that saw her spending thousands of pounds over ...

This entry was posted in Dental Implants on 15 December 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Crissy Rock, Hannibal Lector, missing teeth, Simon Cowell, teeth

I’m A Celebrity contestant booked in for dental surgery

ITV show ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!’ is known for putting its contestants through their paces, but comedienne Crissy Rock has an even bigger trial to face when she leaves the jungle; dental surgery. The cheeky Liverpudlian made viewers chuckle as she announced her ‘choppers’ had their own chopper, while ...

This entry was posted in Dental Implants on 26 November 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Crissy Rock, Dental Implants, false teeth, Margi Jones, missing teeth

New study could help improve healing for dental implants

Scientists in Europe have conducted research that could facilitate quicker healing processes for patients with dental implants in future.A study from the University of Gothenburg and Astra Tech has led to the creation a new method of analysing the topography of titanium dental implants at a nanoscopic scale.This allows researchers to analyse ...

This entry was posted in Dental Implants on 22 June 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Astra Tech, Europe, missing teeth, teeth

Emergency dentistry news: Dental implants ‘offer function, beauty and durability’

People who have lost teeth should consider dental implants to maintain a dazzling smile, an expert has claimed.Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr Weiguang Ma has recommended the procedure to people who have missing teeth due to the natural look and feel of the implant.Speaking in the Wausau Daily Herald, Dr Ma stated ...

This entry was posted in Dental Implants, Emergency Dentistry on 18 April 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Ma, gum disease, missing teeth, teeth, Wausau Daily Herald

Could dental implants have helped to avoid false teeth disaster?

A man has issued a plea for residents to keep an eye out for his false teeth after losing them in Glastonbury, with this situation unlikely to have come about if dental implants had been fitted instead. According to Glastonbury People, the owner of the missing teeth is hoping to be reunited with them ...

This entry was posted in Dental Implants on 22 December 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged false teeth, Glastonbury People, missing teeth, teeth, US

Dental implants ‘can improve a patient’s life’

A top dentist in the US has been speaking of the benefits of dental implants for those with missing teeth.Dr Steven A Koos from Chicago was attending a conference in which new technologies in oral healthcare were discussed.Among them were implants, which Dr Koos said can have a huge impact."Every ...