Posts Tagged ‘dental pain’

New survey suggests a fear of pain is keeping a quarter of British workers away from the dentist

New survey suggests a fear of pain is keeping a quarter of British workers away from the dentist

A new survey has revealed that a quarter of British employees are avoiding going to the dentist due to a fear of pain.  One in four people polled by Unum Dental admitted to putting off going to the dentist because they were afraid of pain. The survey involved 2,000 adults working in the private sector.  […]


Sheffield dental practice offers behavioural therapy to combat anxiety, dental pain and bruxism

Sheffield dental practice offers behavioural therapy to combat anxiety, dental pain and bruxism

A dental practice in Sheffield is offering patients behavioural therapy in a bid to help them overcome common dental issues, including bruxism, headaches and jaw pain. The One80 Dental Centre is working with psychotherapist, John Davies to utilise techniques that have been designed to combat facial pain, anxiety, and bruxism (tooth grinding.) Practice principal, Nigel […]


Toothache epidemic is contributing to an increase in paracetamol overdoses

Toothache epidemic is contributing to an increase in paracetamol overdoses

An epidemic of toothache is contributing to an increase in paracetamol overdoses, a new study has suggested. The study claims that taking paracetamol for toothache lead to more than 150 overdoses at a single hospital in England. Figures show that more than a third of the 436 overdoses recorded at Queen’s Medical Centre A&E, Nottingham, […]


Dentists issue decay warning over prosecco trend

Dentists issue decay warning over prosecco trend

Dentists have warned that our growing obsession with prosecco is contributing to dental decay. Prosecco, a sparkling drink, which offers a cheaper alternative to Champagne is the drink du jour this summer, and dentists are worried that its popularity is putting the nation’s dental health at risk. Many people love a glass of refreshing prosecco […]


Fear of the dentist can increase your risk of tooth decay, study reveals

Fear of the dentist can increase your risk of tooth decay, study reveals

A new study has suggested that a fear of going to the dentist can increase your risk of developing tooth decay. Researchers at King’s College London claim that women are four times more likely to suffer from odontophobia (a phobia of the dentist) than men, putting them at greater risk of dental decay. The study […]


Kerry Katona shares dental woes with followers after undergoing wisdom tooth removal

Kerry Katona shares dental woes with followers after undergoing wisdom tooth removal

Former Atomic Kitten member and reality TV star, Kerry Katona has shared her dental woes with thousands of followers on social media after undergoing a procedure to remove her wisdom teeth. The former singer and Queen of the Jungle used her Twitter profile to share news of the operation with her followers. Kerry tweeted that […]


Increase in number of dental patients using ER departments in the USA

Increase in number of dental patients using ER departments in the USA

There has been a significant increase in the number of people visiting Emergency Rooms for dental treatment in the USA, according to data from the American Dental Association. The most recent statistics from the ADA show that the number of people seeking urgent treatment for dental issues rose from 1.1 million in 2000 to 2.2 […]


Australian Dentists Issue Warning After Government Confirms Budget Deferral

Australian Dentists Issue Warning After Government Confirms Budget Deferral

The Australian Dental Association has warned that changes to the dental budget, which were recently confirmed by the Government, will have a negative impact on standards of oral health. Officials have confirmed that the National Partnership Agreement has been deferred for a year from this summer. The agreement has helped states to make drastic cuts […]


Prisoner Escapes Swedish Prison To Visit Dentist

Prisoner Escapes Swedish Prison To Visit Dentist

A prisoner has escaped from a jail in Sweden to visit a dentist. At 51 years old, the inmate decided to flea the Ostragard facility in Vanersborg, South Sweden, after experiencing dental pain, which he said he was unable to tolerate any longer. The prisoner, who was part way through his one month sentence at […]


Beastie Boy battles through dental pain to release New Album

Beastie Boy battles through dental pain to release New Album

Beastie Boys member Mike D has revealed that he battled through severe dental pain whilst recording the band’s new album. The band released their new album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, last week and Mike D revealed that he regularly broke down during recording sessions because the medication he was taking to ease dental pain […]