Moveit4smiles: raising awareness of mouth cancer

About Moveit4smiles

Moveit4smiles has one simple aim - to get moving and raise money in the fight against mouth cancer. We do this by tackling some of the UK's most exciting and rewarding physical challenges. Read more

Join us for Bla Bheinn 2020

In May 2020 some brave trekkers will be taking on Bla Bheinn in the Isle of Skye, all in the name of Mouth Cancer Action. Sound fun? Well you can join them.... Read more

Donate to Moveit4smiles

We have seen first hand the devastating affect that mouth cancer can have on a person's life. Your donation to the Moveit4smiles will help us to drive change and raise awareness. Read more

Why we are raising money

With your support, we can raise awareness of HPV and create a world where fewer lives are lost to mouth cancer each year. Read more

Moveit4smiles has raised £30,000 for good causes and continues to inspire others to get moving in the fight against mouth cancer. Here are some of the group's most memorable fundraising efforts.... Read more

Downloads

These are our digital downloads for Moveit4smiles. Please use them, whether you are joining us at Bla Bheinn in May, or would simply like to help us raise awareness of mouth cancer. Read more

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The dental professional's guide to mouthwash use

The Oral Health Foundation has partnered with Johnson & Johnson, the makers of LISTERINE® to create and publish ‘The Dental Professional’s Guide to Mouthwash Use’.

Mouth Cancer – 'Learn, Check, Talk and Educate'

26 NOV 20 - Nicki Rowland discusses why it's so important for dental professionals to help spread awareness around mouth cancer and the benefits that come with doing so.

Babycup First Cups

Babycup is loved by parents and perfectly-sized for little ones’ hands and mouths. They encourage sipping, which supports healthy development of mouth, jaws and teeth and are also designed to help support dental and orthodontic development.

MUDAE Mouth Cancer Action Month

As a society that encourages people to improve their oral health, we feel like this would be a great opportunity to raise awareness about important issues such as mouth cancer.

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.

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.

Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.

Veneers

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth and can improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth.

Tooth whitening

Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface.

Implants

A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails.

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.

Burning mouth syndrome

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

Cracked teeth

There are several ways in which your tooth can crack or break and it is important that you get it seen to as soon as possible.