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Supporting the Oral Health Foundation

As an entirely self-funded charity, the Oral Health Foundation relies on your generous support to continue our important mission of bringing better oral health to all.Read more

Mouth cancer awareness

The number of people across the world who are being diagnosed with mouth cancer each year is growing and more must be done to stop this concerning upward trend.Read more

Children and young people

We believe in improving the oral health of young people through providing quality education and greater support, showing our commitment through a number of initiatives.Read more

The elderly and disabled

For elderly people and people with a disability, being able to look after their own oral health can often be quite challenging as they face a number of problems many people may not realise.Read more

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We have a strong, long standing reputation of ensuring your donations are used in the way they are intended and strive to ensure that you are completely happy and secure in donating to us.Read more

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Our Supporters allow us to provide education and support to some of the most vulnerable groups in areas of deprivation. Help us tackle inequalities by becoming a Supporter today.Read more

Latest

Study highlights link between gum disease and premature labour

22 JAN 19 - New findings establish a connection between gum disease and the early onset of labour.

We have recently approved BioMin F toothpaste. It can help reduce sensitivity and remineralise enamel. It can be a great addition to your oral health routine. Brush with it twice a day for the best results!

Biomin

BioMin are one of the latest brands to have a product approved under our accreditation scheme. Our panel of independent and internationally recognised clinical and academic experts have examined their new toothpaste to ensure it can fulfil it's claims.

Word of Mouth: January 2019

Happy New Year, one and all. In the very first issue of 2019, we reflect on a huge year for the world of dentistry and oral health before we look forward to what the new year has in store for us!

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.

Dental Helpline

Our Dental Helpline is here to give you free and impartial advice about your oral health. Our fully-qualified dental health professionals are here to give you reassurance and support on any problems you are going through. Contact the Dental Helpline by telephone (01788 539780), or email ([email protected]). Read more