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Does sport affect my mouth? How does oral health affect my performance?

NEW Publication (July 2026). Winning margins: The impact of oral health on athlete performance This is the European Federation of Periodontology commissioned Economist Enterprise article on how to best manage the burden of periodontitis and caries. A must read for all athletes, coaches and support teams. Congratulations to everyone who took part in #winterolympics2026 While …

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Not today, tooth decay!

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 …

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Healthy gums don’t bleed

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 …

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Ortho Care for Adults

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 …

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Suffering from dry mouth? You don’t have to!  

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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Did you rush when you brushed this morning?

2 minutes is a lonnnnnnggggg time! A lot longer than we think. Have you ever tried timing yourself? Or gotten to the end of the timer on an electric toothbrush? Morning routines can be action packed, with tooth brushing just another box to tick on route to the day ahead. Where does your oral health …

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