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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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Oral health charity responds to National Food Strategy Report

27 JUL 21 - The charity believes tackling the nation's sugar consumption is both urgent and highly necessary and calls on the government to take action.
All smiles for Dunbar girl after scooping national charity prize

21 JUL 21 - Young Libby McIntyre, aged 10, from Dunbar in Scotland has been named as our third winner of Nominate a Smile 2021.
Moveit4Smiles Bla Bheinn

Donate to Mouth cancer Action as we take on one of the most magnificent mountains in Britain - Bla Bheinn.
London Super Nanny recognised for local community work

14 JUL 21 - London Super Nanny, Fabiana Madeira, has been announced as our second winner of Nominate a Smile, held during National Smile Month 2021.

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.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jaw problems and headaches

If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.

Dental Helpline

Contact our team of fully-qualified professionals by telephone (01788 539780), or email ([email protected]) for impartial advice about your oral health. Read more

Dental care and coronavirus (COVID-19)

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