BDA research reveals shocking truths about baby food

21 July 2022 - Research shows an extremely high sugar content in the vast majority of baby food products, meaning that many children could be getting hooked on sugar as young as four months old. Read more
Top money saving tips for your oral health

Finding out where to save money is not an easy task as there is so much variety on offer especially online and when confronted with supermarket shelves. Read more
Lip cancer: what you really need to know

Dental hygienist Ali Lowe discusses the signs and symptoms of lip cancer and how SPF lip balm can lower your risk. Read more
How eating disorders can affect your mouth

05 MAR 21 - how eating disorders affect your mouth and what your dental team can do to help Read more

Blogs and vlogs

Christmas Reminders

At the Oral Health Foundation, we love the holidays however we are asking people to be extra careful as to what is on their wish list this year. You may want that dazzling bright and perfect smile to really impress at that party. Often people try to take shortcuts to get those results, but you may not get what you want. Read more

Crohn’s and Colitis: how can it affect my teeth

The first week in December is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. Read more

Do you know the difference between different dental professionals?

10 October 2022 - We spoke to different dental professionals this National Smile Month to learn more about their roles and their favourite moments from their career. Read more

Learn, check and act for World Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day

27 July 2022 - Today is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day. The campaign is an opportunity for everyone to share messages about the signs and symptoms and risk factors of the disease, as well as where to go if you notice anything out of the ordinary. Read more

BDA research reveals shocking truths about baby food

21 July 2022 - Research shows an extremely high sugar content in the vast majority of baby food products, meaning that many children could be getting hooked on sugar as young as four months old. Read more

10 foods and drinks with surprising oral health benefits

Week 3 of National Smile Month will see us focus on what role nutrition and diet have on our oral health. As part of National Smile Month, we’ve highlighted ten foods and drinks which you might not realise can help improve your oral health massively. Do you recognise any on this list? Read more

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Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Sugar free chewing gum

Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.
“Spit don’t rinse” for better oral health

6 JUNE 2016 - Fitting is largely considered one of the worst habits a person can have yet that’s exactly what one leading health charity is asking all of us to do.