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BDA concerned over rise in online antibiotic sales

The British Dental Association, along with other medical organisations, have raised concerns about the sale of antibiotics through online pharmaceuticals. An investigation carried out by the BBC has highlighted the rise in antibiotics being sold online with no ‘face to face’ appointments. Prescribing medication of this nature without any form of checking or consultation ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentist, Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Endodontics, Teeth Grinding on 7th October 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BBC, BDA, Faye Kirkland

Bruxism cases are on the rise

As the stresses of modern life take their toll, more and more people are suffering the effects of tooth grinding and clenching; a condition known as bruxism, which typically occurs at night-time, making it very difficult to treat. According to the British Dental Association around 10% of the population are currently dealing with this ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Grinding, Tooth Wear on 20th February 2014 by Clare Ludlam Tagged British Dental Association, Mr Patel, stress, teeth

Duchess of Cambridge earns title of ‘most enviable teeth’

Boy band singer Harry Styles has already been identified as having the best male teeth in show business, and now it’s the turn of the women; a survey carried out by a teeth whitening company has revealed that in the ladies poll Kate Middleton earned the title of ‘most enviable teeth’.The 31-year-old ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Grinding on 5th February 2013 by Clare Ludlam Tagged cheryl cole, Chloe Simms, Liz Ridly, teeth

Stress can affect dental health

Members of the Saving Teeth campaign have warned dental patients that stress could be impacting on their teeth as well as their general health. Bruxism – grinding or clenching of teeth – affects around ten percent of the UK population, and is known to wear away enamel, fracture teeth, and cause severe jaw problems. Endodontic specialist, ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Grinding on 19th October 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged bruxism, Bruxism Awareness Week, dental health, root canal, Saving Teeth, stress, teeth, Teeth Grinding, Tooth Wear

Brits advised on teeth grinding

People should use a mouthguard if they suffer from grinding their teeth.People looking to stop grinding their teeth have been offered some helpful advice on the matter.Divine Caroline - an online health and wellbeing publication - has reported investing in a night guard could be a solution for many, as the majority ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Grinding on 25th March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dental professional, Divine Caroline, oral health, stress, teeth, Teeth Grinding

‘Teeth suffer’ during downturn

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 Society revealed 75 per cent of dentists reported the patients say their level of stress has ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Grinding on 24th February 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Chicago Dental Society, New Jersey, stress, teeth

Brits ‘grind teeth without knowing’

People grind their teeth when they least expect it.People could be grinding their teeth without even knowing it and this could be causing them to have a range of problems including headaches, toothache or a sore jaw.My Local Health reported bruxism - as the problem is technically known - happens more often ...