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Your oral and dental health Oral Health Foundation

WEBYour oral and dental health. Good oral health can have many wonderful, life-changing benefits. From greater self-confidence to better luck in careers and relationships, a …

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Oral Health Foundation

WEBSupport us with an Educational Grant. An educational grant funds the oral health information leaflets, with accompanying web page. The information leaflets are a valued, …

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The importance of a healthy smile Oral Health Foundation

WEBThey help us chew and digest food, they help us to talk and speak clearly and they also give our face its shape. A smile also has other day-to-day benefits. It can give us greater …

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National Smile Month: Top tips for great oral health

WEBTry a fluoride mouthwash. You can provide a boost to your oral health by using a fluoride mouthwash as it helps to clear the mouth of debris. It can also help you stop plaque from …

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Healthy gums and healthy body

WEBThe gums are affected because smoking means you have less oxygen in your bloodstream, so the infected gums do not heal. Smoking can also lead to tooth staining, tooth loss …

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Medical conditions and oral health

WEBSurgery may make areas very sensitive and painful to touch. It can be best to use a very soft toothbrush and maintain a good oral health routine as much as you possibly can. …

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National Smile Month: Oral health and general wellbeing

WEBOral health and general wellbeing. Good oral health has many benefits, not only for your mouth but your overall wellbeing too. Taking good care of your oral health goes far …

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Diet and my teeth

WEBIt is better for your teeth and general health if you eat 3 meals a day instead of having 7 to 10 snacks. If you do need to snack between meals, choose foods that do not contain …

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Caring for my teeth and gums

WEBBrush your dentures before soaking them, to help remove any bits of food. Soak the dentures in a specialist cleaner for a short time and then brush the dentures again. …

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Orthodontic treatment

WEBOrthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It can also help to look after the long-term health of your …

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Smoking and oral health

WEBSmoking can also lead to gum disease. People who smoke are more likely to produce bacterial plaque, which leads to gum disease. The gums are affected because smoking …

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National Smile Month: The Smiley

WEBThe Smiley. A simple smile is often our most powerful possession. A key part of National Smile Month is to help put smiles on everyone's faces. We developed the Smiley to …

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Safe Smiles: The basics of orthodontics

WEBIn the wrong hands, orthodontic treatment can cause serious and permanent damage to the teeth and jaw, so it’s important to do your research and choose the safest option for …

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Promising new treatment could regenerate gum tissue and …

WEBThis membrane blocks the infection from the gums and delivers antibiotics, medication and growth factors to the gum tissue. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral …

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The top five oral health pledges you can make on World Oral …

WEBLatest. No Smoking Day: A breath of fresh air for oral health. 13 MAR 2024 - No Smoking Day is an annual health awareness day in the UK that encourages smokers to quit.

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Five conditions that can be affected by poor oral health

WEBThe charity says the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health and is calling for more people to understand the links between oral health and overall …

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Oral health and pregnancy: six things every mum needs to know

WEBTo keep your body and mouth healthy during pregnancy here are the Oral Health Foundation’s six things you need to know about your oral health: 1. Bleeding gums & …

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10 foods and drinks with surprising oral health benefits

WEBYogurt, milk and cheeses. Any type of healthy diary product has calcium which will help strengthen your bones and teeth. Yoghurts and cheese are ideal as they contain these …

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