The Oral Health Podcast

We have teamed up with brands and different leaders in dentistry to bring you bite-size oral health information on a wide variety of topics, including gum heath, tooth erosion, and diet.

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Latest

Crohn’s and Colitis: how can it affect my teeth

The first week in December is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week.
Word of Mouth: November 2022

ISSUE 96 | NOVEMBER 2022 This month we are raising awareness about mouth cancer during Mouth Cancer Action Month. Our charity campaign is all about educating the public about risk factors, importance of check-ups and prevention.
Finding an NHS Dentist
Urgent or Emergency Treatment

National Smile Month

National Smile Month is the largest and longest-running campaign to promote good oral health. Join us in educating, motivating and communicating positive oral health messages.
The Smiley

With our Smiley, you will find it impossible not to show your smile behind it. More than half a million of you have used them over the years. It’s simple fun, and educational too.
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month 2019

Mouth Cancer Action Month is a charity a campaign which aims to address and tackle mouth cancer in the United Kingdom.
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.
Mouth cancer risk factors

We don’t know what causes most mouth cancers. However, there are several factors that are likely to increase your risk. Read about some of the causes linked to mouth cancer.
Hick Lane Dental Surgery Heads to School!

Our principle dentist Dr Nazia Ahmed & two dental nurses will be visiting local nurseries and a Junior school to deliver oral health education lessons.
The State of Mouth Cancer UK Report 2018/2019

Our new report looking into the state of mouth cancer in the United Kingdom. Includes the very latest statistics, research into awareness of the disease and future challenges and recommendations.
National Smile Month
National Smile Month: Strong Teeth Make Strong Kids

15 MAY 2018 - Throughout National Smile Month 2018, Oral-B is on a mission to reduce the number of children with toothache and dental problems, through it's Strong Teeth Make Strong Kids campaign.
Nominate A Smile: Give someone the recognition they deserve!

14 MAY 2018 - This National Smile Month competition is the perfect way to show those special people your appreciation for all the little things they do for you.

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.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
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.
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.
“Spit don’t rinse” for better oral health

6 JUNE 2016 - Fitting is largely considered one of the worst habits a person can have yet that’s exactly what one leading health charity is asking all of us to do.