Archive for July, 2010
The Earlier, The Better
A child’s facial and dental development can begin to look misaligned from as early as the age of six, however parents are encouraged to wait until the ages of up to thirteen before having an orthodontic consultation, and subsequently treatment to correct crooked and crowded teeth. However, with modern dental technology, it should not be necessary for patients to have to wait until their mid-teen years to receive treatment. (more…)
Posted in: cosmetic dentist
| July 30, 2010 at 11:12 am | No comment
A First Aid Kit for Teeth
You may have heard of taking a first aid kit with you when you go away on holiday, but how about a kit for dealing with dental emergencies. It may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re packing your suitcase, but an American company has produced a ‘do it yourself’ emergency dental kit in time for the summer holidays that is small and portable. It’s proving to be popular with consumers. (more…)
Posted in: News
| July 26, 2010 at 12:59 pm | No comment
Diabetes Shown to Increase Risk of Gum Disease
Results from a study that has taken place over 20 years has shown that men suffering from type 2 diabetes are more likely to experience tooth loss than those who don’t suffer. 38,000 males were followed by the study, which took place between to 1986 and 2006 to examine any connections there might be between diabetes and tooth loss and gum disease. (more…)
Posted in: News
| July 22, 2010 at 1:41 pm | No comment
Dentistry Grads don’t Struggle to Find Employment
It’s been widely reported in the news that new graduates who have just left university are struggling to find work. There’s been a severe drop in the number of available graduate vacancies and with a soaring number of people attending university every year it’s getting harder for graduates to find work. (more…)
Posted in: News
| July 20, 2010 at 10:29 am | No comment
Teeth not Enough for Vampire Fans
It has been reported that a number of cosmetic dentists in the US have been receiving some extremely unusual requests from their patients of late. It turns out that fans of the movie series Twilight, based on vampires, are making requests for their teeth to be transformed into fangs. (more…)
Posted in: Cosmetic Dentistry News
| July 19, 2010 at 3:32 pm | No comment
A New Use for an Old Teeth Whitening Solution
US Dental experts have recently made an unusual discovery. A report published in the Journal of the American Dental Association has shown that there is evidence to suggest that applying the teeth whitening agent carbamide peroxide could potentially help to alleviate some of the oral hygiene problems faced by the elderly or those with special needs. (more…)
Posted in: News, Teeth Whitening Info
| July 14, 2010 at 2:01 pm | No comment
Giant Burgers Causing Jaw Strain
Have you ever tried eating one of the giant burgers offered by certain fast food franchises? If you have then you’ll know that getting your mouth around one of these unusually tall burgers is no small feat and can pose as much of a challenge as actually finishing the meal. (more…)
Posted in: News, TMJ Pain News
| July 8, 2010 at 1:02 pm | 1 comment
Sugarless Tea Improves Oral Hygiene?
NHS Wales has recently announced a decision to forbid the sale of tea or coffee with added sugar in hospital vending machines. This decision has been met with praise, particularly from Dr. Nigel Carter of the British Dental Health Foundation who welcomed the news stating that it will help to encourage improved oral hygiene. (more…)
Posted in: Dental Health, News
| July 7, 2010 at 3:15 pm | No comment
