There isn’t really a short answer to that. There are a number of possible factors that contribute to jaw pain. Muscle tension, clenching/grinding teeth, trauma or disc joint wear/damage. These physical, mental and or social factors produce the end result – pain and aches around your jaw. The good news is that self care techniques …
How to clean teeth for someone with dementia? Do you find mouthcare for dementia sufferers difficult? We are delighted to share this blog post by our great friend and elder care expert, Jane Peterson. Jane is the founder of Knowledge Oral Health Care offering practical oral care training for dementia, end-of-life care and compliance. Read …
Stuffed up, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, sinus headache? Sound’s like seasonal allergies. The joys of spring and summer aren’t the same for everyone and hay fever can spoil the best of being outdoors. It can also affect your oral health, increasing your risk of bad breath, tooth decay and bleeding gums. Allergy season sees pollen …
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 Smile. The Easter Bunny doesn’t HAVE to deliver treats in an edible form! Some families request that the …
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 …
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 …
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