Root canal treatment ‘will help to maintain a smile’

People should not be afraid of having root canal treatments, because they can help to save teeth that would otherwise have to be taken out.This is the advice of Dr Clara Spatafore from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), who said patients avoid them because they fear potential pain, even though having root ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 25 March 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Spatafore, Julian Webber, root canal, root canal treatment, teeth

People having root canal treatment ‘might want to look at the needle’

The advice from doctors is usually to look away when having injections, but people having root canal treatment and other surgeries might want to look at the needle before it goes in to their body.A new study by researchers at University College London and University of Milan-Bicocca has found that the brain is ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 10 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Kings College, root canal, root canal treatment, University College London

Natural remedies ‘could help prepare for root canal treatment’

Anyone having root canal treatment soon may wish to help themselves prepare using natural remedies.This is the suggestion of naturopath Mim Beim in an article for the Sydney Morning Herald, who said they can assist the body in getting ready for any procedure, as well as with post-operative healing."Whether it is ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 8 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Mim Beim, Ms Beim, root canal, root canal treatment, Singer Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson back at dentist after root canal treatment

Kelly Clarkson has had to return to her dentist following root canal treatment earlier this week.The singer tweeted that she was in quite a lot of pain following the treatment, perhaps due to the infection that caused the emergency dentistry in the first place."This week has got to turn around at ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 4 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Kelly Clarkson, Lily Allen, Perez Hilton, root canal, root canal treatment, teeth

Kelly Clarkson has root canal treatment

Singer Kelly Clarkson has had to have root canal treatment after developing an infected tooth, it has been revealed.The Since U Been Gone diva posted photographs of herself on Facebook to document her recent trip to the dentist, adding comments that suggested the procedure was more uncomfortable than painful."I can't ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 3 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged decay, Kelly Clarkson, root canal, root canal treatment

US case highlights importance of seeking professionals for root canal treatment

A woman from the US has filed a lawsuit against her dentist after a root canal treatment procedure left her in severe pain, it has been reported.According to the Madison Record, Amanda Markel's case claims she suffered a file separation during the root canal treatment, which took place on November 20th 2007. Since ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 13 January 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Amanda Markel, Miss Markel, root canal, root canal treatment, teeth, US

Patient’s story shows emergency dentistry need not be scary

A dental patient has spoken out to insist that not all emergency dentistry will be painful and fear-inducing.Monte Dutton from the Gaston Gazette explained that he had been afraid of treatment since he had a root canal treatment that went wrong when he was younger.However, he was unable to avoid seeking help ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 10 January 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Journalist Nate Delesline, Mr Dutton, root canal, root canal treatment

Could Brazilian innovation improve root canal treatment?

Innovation by Brazilian dentists could help to make root canal treatment less painful for patients.According to the Financial Times, the field of dentistry is especially advanced in the South American country, despite its status as a developing country."It's an environment that encourages original research," Ultradent spokesperson Luiz Abreu commented....

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 7 January 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Financial Times, Luiz Abreu, Mr Abreu, root canal, root canal treatment

Proper teeth whitening ‘could have prevented root canal treatment’

A woman from New Zealand has been speaking of how she could have avoided root canal treatment by having professional teeth whitening.Jennifer Lunt, 22, told the New Zealand Herald she wanted a Hollywood smile ahead of her wedding and decided to buy an over-the-counter kit to do it herself.However, what she did not ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 15 December 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged DIY, Jennifer Lunt, New Zealand Herald, root canal, root canal treatment, teeth

Root canal treatment ‘was better than putting up with lasting pain’

A writer has said he wishes he had not worried quite so much about having root canal treatment.Journalist Nate Delesline said in an article for StarExponent.com that he was full of dread when he found that he would have to have the procedure after suffering terrible pain from one of his left ...