National Smile Month

Between 16 May and 16 June 2022, the Oral Health Foundation will be raising awareness of important oral health issues with the theme

Everyone deserves a healthy smile

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Word of Mouth: June 2022

This latest edition is dedicated National Smile Month -- Oral Health Foundation's campaign that has been putting a smile on thousands of faces over the last month. Some of the articles in this issue highlight some of these injustices. We also have some great oral health advice about brushing, nutrition and saving money with your oral health.
Dental teams can be ‘vital link’ in caring for patients with eating disorders, says charity

Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation.
10 foods and drinks with surprising oral health benefits

Week 3 of National Smile Month will see us focus on what role nutrition and diet have on our oral health. As part of National Smile Month, we’ve highlighted ten foods and drinks which you might not realise can help improve your oral health massively. Do you recognise any on this list?
Top money saving tips for your oral health

Finding out where to save money is not an easy task as there is so much variety on offer especially online and when confronted with supermarket shelves. Your dentist will be able to tell you what type of toothpaste you need, however, if you prefer doing your own research and shopping around for better deals then we have some tips to point you in the right direction. To help you along the way, here are our top money saving tips for your oral health...

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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.
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.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.
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.
Sugar free chewing gum

Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.
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.

A-Z of Oral Health

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