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World Oral Health Day: How your oral health impacts your mental wellbeing

20 MAR 25 - Your mouth, body, and mind are all connected, and looking after your oral health is a key part of looking after yourself. Let’s explore how a healthy smile can help you feel happier and healthier.
NHS England reform must prioritise dentistry

14 MAR 2025 - Dr Nigel Carter responds to Keir Starmer’s announcement to abolish NHS England.
No Smoking Day: Take back your life 2025

12 MAR 2025 - This year, No Smoking Day takes place on Wednesday 12th March, the theme for No Smoking Day this year is ‘Take back your life this No Smoking Day’.
New NHS Dental Charges from April 2025

It has been announced that as of 1st April 2025, there will be a price increase in England for NHS dental treatment.

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What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Jaw problems and headaches

If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.
Sugar free chewing gum

Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.

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The Oral Health Podcast

Listen to bite-size discussions with industry leaders about how to improve your oral health. Read more

A-Z of Oral Health

Learn all about a variety of oral health conditions and how they can affect you. Read more

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About Safe Smiles

Safe Smiles is a new charity campaign by the Oral Health Foundation that gives you unbiased, trusted and expert advice about dental treatments.

We are here to help steer you in the right direction so that you can make informed and safe choices about your treatment. This campaign is all about keeping your smile safe, healthy and looking great.

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