Congratulations to everyone who took part in #winterolympics2026 While we thoroughly admired the talent and enjoyed the amazing performance of the athletes we were very happy when we spotted great protection for the #winterolypians2026 smiles. e.g. mouthguards. Not necessarily in use where many would consider ‘contact’ sports (classically where mouthguards are mandated). Mouth care matters. …
What’s in a name ?Not sure what might hide as a free sugar? Check the British Heart Foundations infographic…soo many options! We tend to say watch out for anything that ends in -ose as an added ingredient e.g. sucrose . It’s a good starting point. More about sugar and oral health here. We are often …
Halloween is widely associated with traditions such as fancy dress, carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating – particularly popular among young children. But what is Halloween? Halloween is celebrated annually on 31st October, originating from the Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would wear costumes and light bonfires to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope …
So, what’s the secret? The Easter Bunny doesn’t necessarily consume what is being delivered. In recent years, the Easter Bunny has also become wise to tooth decay and has shared some great tips and advice with Growing Smiles… The Easter Bunny doesn’t HAVE to deliver treats in an edible form! Some families request that the …
Not today, tooth decay! Tooth decay in the UK is, on the whole, preventable. It is common, yes, but that doesn’t mean you should succumb to the thought that it will happen. Tooth decay can be painful and fillings can be uncomfortable and costly, so why not avoid? Spend your time and money on prevention …
We all know that gums bleed and there are various toothpastes, mouthwashes available to help with this, but in reality, they shouldn’t. If your gums are healthy, they will not bleed and that is something we should all aspire to. Bleeding gums, although common, are not healthy. They are a sign of gum disease, of …
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 …
What you need to know… Nowadays, we spend a huge amount in terms of time, and in many circumstances, money, on orthodontic treatment. Whether it be ‘train tracks’ or a more subtle option such as ‘Invisalign’ type aligners, you as the patient are more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease during the treatment process …
Have you ever wondered at what point in life people begin to clean between their teeth? From my own personal experience, it’s usually those around mid-thirties – often who’ve had a dental appointment and been told that they should already be doing it. They’ve probably been told this for years, but mid-thirty year olds seem …
There are treatments available… Dry mouth affects a large proportion of adults in the U.K. The impact can vary from a minor inconvenience to incredibly painful, causing issues with swallowing, eating and speaking – often the impact is dependent on the cause. Causes of dry mouth can include some medications, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, anxiety, mouth breathing, …
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