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‘Safe Brace’ campaign alerts patients to the dangers of ‘DIY Braces’

27 FEB 2020 - The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) and Oral Health Foundation warn the public of the dangers of undertaking “direct to consumer” teeth straightening with Safe Brace campaign. Read more

New campaign set to warn against DIY Orthodontics

19 SEPT 2019 - The Oral Health Foundation and the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) have today announced their plans for a national campaign to warn people about the dangers of DIY Orthodontics. Read more

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Continue doing what you love – we’re here to help

07 APR 20 - We want dental teams and those passionate about championing great oral health to continue doing what they love.

Word of Mouth: March 2020

In this issue, we give an update on National Smile Month 2020, advice on maintaining good oral health and the top pledges you can take to gain a healthier smile.

National Smile Month 2020: Why we’re going ahead

01 April 20 - With safety and good health being of the upmost importance, we have decided to make some changes to how we are approaching this year’s National Smile Month.

Dental care and coronavirus (COVID-19)

The latest advice on how you can access dental care, treatment and advice during the coronavirus pandemic.

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.