You’ve heard it all, flossing is more than just a dance move. Clean between your teeth, they say, every day, they say, BEFORE you brush, they say. Okay, okay, okay! BUT – what’s all the floss about? Why are there so many options? Whatever happened to just a simple, thread? Well, simple thread floss is …
Mint is the preferred flavour of toothpaste for many across the UK. It’s the go-to, expected flavour of toothpaste, largely due to the association between mint and fresh breath, and frankly, you will be hard-pushed to find ‘adult’ toothpaste of another flavour. But that doesn’t mean it’s non-existent… Here, at Growing Smiles, clients and customers …
Who knew that the way you hold your toothbrush can affect your mouth care 1st. Which hand do you brush with? Right handed people most commonly miss the inside surfaces and gumline of the bottom right teeth as well as the top right i-tooth/canine at the corner of the mouth.Left handed? It’s the opposite side …
More than 15 million people in England alone, 30% of the UK population, live with one or more long-term conditions.These people live life a little differently to accommodate their condition, and it is useful for us all to be mindful that not everything and everyone should be taken at face value. The spoon theory is …
Are your teeth at risk of tooth decay or tooth wear? In this post we explain how tooth surfaces are affected by what we eat and drink and what you can do to help keep your smile in tip top shape. Are you at risk? Do you – Have you – Yes? You may be …
World Mental Health Day – 10th October Your mental health can have an impact on your overall health, including the health of your mouth. Those suffering from poor mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, often engage in activities or use coping mechanisms that can impact oral health negatively such as: Smoking Using alcohol …
World Heart Day 29th Sept Cardiovascular disease affects the heart or blood vessels and is the world’s number one killer, resulting in 18.6 million deaths a year. Studies suggest that people with poor oral health, such as gum disease or tooth loss, are more likely to have cardiovascular problems such a heart attack or stroke, …
The summer months are known for ‘drying’ – an increase in dry weather (even in the UK!) and hanging out clothes on the line to dry is something we often look forward to. The warmer weather however, can also cause some of us to become dehydrated, which can also include your mouth and teeth. Dry …
Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft lip or palate. Cleft is the most common craniofacial abnormality (problems of the skull and face) which babies can be born with. Worldwide many countries don’t have health service and support available for children born with cleft lip/palate. A child’s cleft lip or cleft palate can be …
Finger, thumb or dummy sucking is a common childhood habit. Sucking is a natural reflex for a baby, which can often be seen in the womb during development sucking their thumb. Some babies will suck a finger or thumb, a dummy/pacifier or some other object. It gives your baby comfort and, as they grow, it …
