National Smile Month

Between 17 May and 17 June 2021, the Oral Health Foundation will be raising awareness of important health issues and ready to put a smile on everybody's face.

We want you to join us and make a positive difference to the oral health of millions of people.

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Bag your free Blue Ribbon Badge

Want to help us raise awareness of mouth cancer this November? You can bag your FREE Blue-Ribbon badge and download the campaign digital toolkit packed full of information by signing up here.
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09 OCT 20 - Leading oral health charity, the Oral Health Foundation, are concerned that these DIY dental TikTok videos are potentially putting millions of users at risk of harm.
A tribute to Janet Goodwin, former charity President and oral health champion

02 OCT 20 - Earlier this week we received the tragically sad news that Janet Goodwin, our former President, has died. She was a fantastic oral health champion and a fantastic lady who will be sorely missed.
Why you need to be wary of home tooth whitening kits

Home tooth whitening is big business, but legally these kits can contain only a tiny amount of active ingredient, while some dodgy ones sold online contain far more than is allowed

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.