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New campaign set to warn against DIY Orthodontics

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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Finest Dental chain going into liquidation leaving patients in the dark

19 FEB 2020 - Many patients across the UK have been left out of pocket and without crucial treatment as a chain of practices places itself into liquidation.
Oral Health Foundation supports drive from NHS England to widen water fluoridation

18 FEB 20 - The Oral Health Foundation is calling on the Government to act after a renewed push for community water fluoridation by NHS England and the Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) network.
Couples who brush together stay together...right?

14 FEB 20 - This Valentine's Day we're taking a look at tooth brushing, specifically toothbrushing with your partner and why it comes with some surprising benefits.
Health charity voices concerns following investigation into illegal teeth whitening

10 FEB 2020 - The Oral Health Foundation is advising people to avoid having dental treatment outside of the dental surgery, following a new BBC report into the rise of illegal teeth whitening procedures.

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

We're here to give you impartial advice about your oral health. Contact our team of fully-qualified professionals by telephone (01788 539780), or email ([email protected]). Read more