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Newbridge Oral-B plant expands
Kildare County Council has given the OK for the expansion of the Braun Oral-B plant in Newbridge. The Leinster Leader reported that this expansion will enable the transfer of 120 jobs from Braun’s Carlow plant and allow a new storage building will be constructed alongside other refurbishments. Braun, which is a global manufacturer of dental […]
Newcastle United player bites back at teeth bleaching allegations
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor had the last laugh when he referenced tooth-whitening rumours about him in a goal celebration. Taylor’s teamates have been winding him up about his bright smile suggesting he has his teeth whitened like X factor judge Simon Cowell. So the England Under-21 international bit back the laddish jibes in comic fashion […]
Last NHS Dentist in Cornwall town goes private
The last remaining NHS dental surgery in a Cornwall town is closing its doors to health service patients and is turning to private paying customers to help it survive. The BBC’s News website reported that Saltash Dental Surgery, which has been in the town for 14 years, issued a letter to it’s patients saying it […]
Don′t rinse for health teeth
German boffins are today suggesting that fluoride-enriched toothpaste has a greater effect on your oral health if it is left on teeth after brushing. Researchers from a Frankfurt-based health organization are arguing that it is better not to rinse off the toothpaste if you want to keep your smile white and your teeth free from […]
Winehouse gets drug-ruined teeth fixed
Amy Winehouse has undergone agonizing cosmetic dental procedures because drug use has destroyed her teeth. The Sun reported that the Back to Black singer has had to have a number of extractions and fillings recently to correct her brown decaying smile, and that the operations have left her in constant pain. One source close to […]
Teen mugger breaks schoolboy′s teeth
A Southend boy was left needing £200 pounds-worth of dental treatment after being robbed and attacked by teenage thugs. Southend Youth Court heard how the boy, just 16, was struck in the face and had his mobile phone forcibly taken from him when he dropped to the floor. The boy had been chatting with his […]
Can gum disease affect your heart?
Doctors-cum-authors are suggesting there is a strong connections between periodontal and cardiovascular diseases. After working together closely Dr. Robert Kulacz, a dentist, and Dr. Thomas Levy, cardiologist, have discovered that dental diseases can have a massive impact on people’s health. PR.com reported that the research showed that those who suffer from dental diseases are more […]
Investigations into dental brace link to teen′s death
Local health officials have launched an investigation into the death of a Bangkok teenager. The schoolgirl, just 14, died just a couple of months after having fashionable braces fitted. Siriluck Pilong, from Bang Lamung, was confirmed dead upon arrival at hospital yesterday. Paengsri Pilong 38, said her daughter did not respond when she tried to […]
Murder case jury retire due to toothache
A Kiwi jury that were considering whether three men murdered a man last year retired early because one of them had toothache. The jury were trying to decided if Ahmad Matlobyaygazwini, Tuale Fuimaono and Ali Rafiee were guilty of killing Bjorn Henderson in Aukland, New Zealand, on March 9 last year when one of them […]
Snack bars can give you cavities
It has been revealed today that nutritional snack bars could rot your teeth in the same way as fizzy drinks and sugary sweets. MSNBC reported that most people have been surprised to find out that their delicious snack bars, which are packed with of nutritious ingredients like nuts, oats, raisins and fruit, and are marketed […]
