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

Deferring treatment ‘could lead to emergency dentistry’

People have been warned that cancelling dental appointments due to the costs involved may result in them having to undergo emergency dentistry in the future.According to new research conducted by the British Dental Association (BDA), financial concerns following the global economic downturn are causing many patients across the UK to defer attention from ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 24 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDA, Dr Susie Sanderson, Louise Chidlow, UK

Expert offers tips on preventing emergency dentistry

Emergency dentistry could be avoided if people adhere to a series of dental hygiene rules, one expert has advised.Louise Chidlow, dental advisor at the British Dental Health Foundation, explained it is extremely important for people to ensure they reduce their dietary sugar intake, as they will put themselves at risk of suffering tooth ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 21 February 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Louise Chidlow, Ms Chidlow, oral hygiene, plaque

Using teeth as tools ‘could result in emergency dentistry’

Using teeth for purposes other than chewing could cause a need for emergency dentistry later in life.Community magazine spoke to dentists in Texas, who said they have seen plenty of cases involving chipped or broken teeth that have arisen from acts such as trying to open jars using the mouth.The publication reported ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 31 December 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Daily Mail, dentists, Louise Chidlow, teeth, tooth enamel

Newspaper remembers sporting injuries that necessitated emergency dentistry

A newspaper has been reminiscing about the freak sporting accidents that necessitated emergency dentistry and other treatments.The Nottingham Post said one particularly memorable event recently was when Notts opening batsman Neil Edwards hurt himself in the closing weeks of the 2010 season.He was batting next to Chris Read when the latter whacked the ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 21 December 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Chris Read, Kasey Keller, Louise Chidlow, Neil Edwards, teeth

Swimming regularly ‘could result in emergency dentistry’

People who swim regularly should take care to ensure their teeth are not damaged so much that they are left needing emergency dentistry.This is the advice of Louise Chidlow from the British Dental Health Foundation, who told the Daily Mail that a recent study of 500 swimmers found 66 per cent had damaged teeth."...