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 …
This week is Breastfeeding Celebration Week so we thought we would highlight the relationship between breastfeeding and tooth decay. Public Health England’s celebration focuses on how partners and the wider family can support new mothers to breastfeed. The emotional and practical help can make a big difference to the breastfeeding experience and opportunity to bond …
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 …
How to provide mouthcare for those who resist may not be something you have to think about unless you are a carer. Below are some Tips & Coping strategies from Mouth Care Without A Battle [University of North Carolina]. Unfortunately there is no one solution, and techniques which are found to be helpful may need …
Be Your Own Best Friend – five ways to make it happen… Have you ever noticed how you talk to yourself in a way you’d never talk to your friends? Or how you’ll run around saying yes to everyone else, doing favours for others and putting their needs above your own? Chances are, you’ve said …
After a, shall we say, ‘interesting’, start to the year it’s finally time for many of our little ones to get back to school. You’ve got the uniform bought, read, re read and discussed all communications from school about what the new normal will look like. Have you thought about break and lunchtime? Learn more …
