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Woman has lived with a dentist’s drill lodged in her jaw for two years

A woman from Leamington Spa has had to live with a broken dentist’s drill in her jaw for the past two years after the instrument snapped off during a root canal treatment. Alison Southwood, 44, was left with the broken drill bit in her tooth for the extended period of time as a string ...

This entry was posted in Dentistry on 19th June 2015 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Alison Southwood, Leamington Spa, root canal treatment, stress

Glasgow dental students don’t have enough patients

Students at Glasgow Dental School and hospital are falling behind in their studies due to the lack of patients taking advantage of the free treatment on offer; the school – which provides teaching for Glasgow university students – offers free fillings or root canals to help students build up enough points to pass their course. Without ...

This entry was posted in Dentistry on 14th January 2014 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dental students, Glasgow Dental School, Glasgow Evening Times, Glasgow University, root canal, root canal treatment

Polar bear undergoes root canal treatment

It’s not just humans that can suffer with dental problems, in fact broken or infected teeth are a major cause of carnivore death in the wild; luckily for 75 stone polar bear Arktos, there were some dentists on hand to help him out after he started to get toothache. Vets from the Royal Zoological ...

This entry was posted in Root Canal Endodontics on 19th November 2012 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dentists, Douglas Richardson, root canal, root canal treatment, teeth

Women ‘are less likely to need an emergency dentist’

Women are more likely to see a dentist regularly in order to reduce the risk of needing root canal treatment, a study has suggested.Findings published in the Journal of Peridontology have revealed that women care more than men about the welfare of their teeth and gums, WorlDental.org reports.Researchers found that fewer ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 26th May 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged gum disease, plaque, root canal, root canal treatment, teeth

Patients ‘should not worry about root canal treatment’

People worrying about needing root canal treatment may be reassured by comments from a dental health expert.Cosmetic dentist Thomas P Connelly urged prospective patients to remain calm before the procedure, as it is not as painful as most people think.In an article for the Huffington Post, Dr Connelly stated that the treatment ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 17th May 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Bupa Healthcare, decay, Dr Connelly, Huffington Post, root canal, root canal treatment

Teeth grinding ‘could lead to emergency dentistry’

People who grind their teeth during the night could be more likely to need emergency dentistry such as root canal treatment.Although many may be unaware they are committing the act while they sleep, people who grind their teeth could face a number of oral health problems.Experts have advised the public to be ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 13th May 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dental Health Magazine, dental professional, root canal treatment, teeth, Teeth Grinding Cure

Balanced diet ‘could prevent root canal treatment’

People who eat a balanced diet that is rich in fruit and vegetables could limit their chances of needing emergency dentistry and root canal treatment, an expert has suggested.Preventing a build-up of plaque caused by eating unhealthy foods reduces the risk of gum disease and bad breath, Sign On San Diego reports.Registered ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 10th May 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged diet, oral health, root canal, root canal treatment, teeth

Communication ‘helps emergency dentistry patients’

People afraid of having emergency dentistry such as root canal treatment should talk to their dentist for reassurance.Those who are scared of undergoing dental procedures could find it helpful to communicate their thoughts to the medical professionals beforehand, while people who focus their attention on unrelated thoughts to distract them from daunting emergency ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 19th April 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Asia One, oral health, root canal treatment, Su Aziz

Emergency dentistry news: Teeth can be saved by root canal therapy

A new campaign has been launched to inform people their teeth can be saved using emergency dentistry.The recent Adult Dental Survey revealed that two million teeth were removed as part of medical treatment last year, but experts have argued patients may not have been aware that emergency dentistry could have saved their smile....

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 1st April 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Adult Dental Survey, dentists, root canal, root canal treatment, Saving Teeth, teeth

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 ...