Emergency dentistry prevention: Top tips to protect teeth

People keen to prevent emergency dentistry have been given some top tips on how to look after their teeth by one expert.Speaking to the Western Mail, hygienist Alison Lowe said one of the easiest ways to do so is to use a fluoride toothpaste, which could reduce decay by up to 50 per cent....

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 2 March 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Alison Lowe, brushing, Dr Sarah Hulland, Ms Lowe, teeth, Vancouver Sun

Elderly people ‘may face more problems that need emergency dentistry than before’

The new generation of elderly people may be more in need of emergency dentistry than their predecessors, one expert has claimed.Dr Mary McNally, an associate professor of dentistry at Dalhousie University in Canada, told the Vancouver Sun that because of advances in oral hygiene, people are now more likely to keep their teeth ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 1 March 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Canada, Dr David Mady, oral hygiene, teeth, Vancouver Sun, Windsor Star

Dental care ‘should start early’

Parents have been urged to ensure they promote the importance of good oral hygiene to their children as early as possible, so as to reduce the likelihood of needing emergency dentistry in the future. Speaking to the Vancouver Sun, former president of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Dentistry Dr Sarah Hulland explained that it ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 25 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Louise Chidlow, oral hygiene, teeth, Vancouver Sun

Flossing ‘helps overall health’

Flossing could help people to stay healthy. A study published by the UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London has shown a link between poor memory and tooth loss - a condition which could be averted through the daily use of floss. Dr Nigel Carter, head of the British Dental Health Foundation, said the findings ...

This entry was posted in Gum Periodontal Disease on 19 May 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Nigel Carter, London, oral health, periodontal disease, Vancouver Sun

Drugs ‘lead to rise in emergency dentistry’

A rise in drug treatments has led to more emergency dentistry treatments. An increasing reliance on pharmaceuticals to treat a range of conditions - such as hypertension, high cholesterol and depression - has led to an increase in emergency dentistry procedures in the UK. According to Lakeside Dental, this new reliance on drug treatments ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry on 30 April 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged cavities, Emergency Dentistry, Lakeside Dental, plaque, US, Vancouver Sun

Parents ‘should persevere over brushing’

Children should receive help from their parents when learning to brush their teeth. Children should receive a helping hand when they are learning to brush their teeth, it has been claimed. American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry president Dr William Berlocher said that many children find brushing their teeth extremely tiresome and can refuse to ...

This entry was posted in Child Dentistry, Dentist on 22 April 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr William Berlocher, healthy teeth, oral health, teeth, Vancouver Sun

Clean teeth ‘help prevent oral cancer’

Having clean teeth could help people prevent the development of mouth cancer, one dental healthcare professional has argued.Kathy Fox, of NHS Leeds' Special Care Dentistry Service, said more than 2,000 people die in the UK every year from oral cancer - that is one person every five hours.Therefore, maintaining a good oral health ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 25 November 2009 by Clare Ludlam Tagged oral cancer, oral health, teeth, UK, Vancouver Sun

Dentists ‘help tackle alcohol abuse’

Dentists in Scotland are being employed to help reduce the country's burgeoning levels of alcohol abuse, it has been revealed.Dr Christine Goodall, a senior clinical lecturer in oral surgery, said giving people advice on the dangers to their oral health posed by excessive drinking could help to reduce abuse rates.She commented: "...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 23 November 2009 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Christine Goodall, mouth cancer, oral health, Vancouver Sun

Cumbrian dentist ‘offering free check-ups’

Emergency dentists at Ghyllmount Dental Practice in Cumbria are offering free check-ups for patients throughout November in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month.Local newspaper the News & Star reported awareness needs to be raised for mouth cancer across the UK and one dentist's office in Cumbria is offering free oral health check-ups to do ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 16 November 2009 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Ghyllmount Dental Practice, mouth cancer, News Star, Rachel Gibson, Vancouver Sun

Dentists ‘can help diagnose heart disease’

Britons worried about cardiovascular disease might look to book an appointment with an emergency dentist, as doing so could help them pinpoint the warning signs of developing the illness.A study by the European Society of Cardiology noted that screening for the early signs of cardiovascular disease by dentists could help improve survival rates, ...