Your oral health

Below is a one-stop shop for all oral health information you might need.

Using these resources, you can be sure you're promoting better oral health that ensure healthier, happier smiles for everyone.

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Diet and oral health

Looking after children's teeth

Looking after your smile at every age

Daily habits

Common mistakes to avoid

Facts and talking points

Government response leaves unanswered questions on cleft dental care

The Oral Health Foundation has welcomed Government recognition of dental access concerns for people born with a cleft but says more work is needed.
Why treating tooth decay early could save your smile

When it comes to oral health, timing is everything.
Oral Health Foundation backs calls for action on dental care access for people born with a cleft

The Oral Health Foundation has voiced concern over new findings showing that many people born with a cleft face significant barriers to accessing dental care.
Brits ignore tooth pain, skip brushing and turn to AI for dental advice

Brits know the importance of looking after their teeth, but many are struggling to turn good intentions into healthy habits, according to new research from the Oral Health Foundation and mydentist.

What to do after a tooth extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
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.
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.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
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.
Jaw problems and headaches

Learn about jaw issues, their causes, and treatments. Find out how bite problems impact teeth, gums, TMJ, muscles, and lead to headaches.
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.
Gum disease

Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontal disease) is swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth.
Lichen planus

Lichen planus is a disease which can affect the mouth and other areas of the body. Symptoms include white patches on the inside of the cheeks.