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Diet and my teeth
What is tooth decay? Tooth decay damages your teeth and leads to fillings or even extractions. Decay happens when sugar reacts with the bacteria...
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Dental visits for LGBTQ+ people
Does my dentist need to know if I am LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning)? It is entirely up to you if you choose to tell...
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Dental care for people with special needs
Who needs special-care dentistry? Everyone needs to be able to have dental care. However, some people need special facilities or services to have...
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Dental care for older people
Am I certain to lose my teeth? No. With the right home care and help from your dental team, it is possible to keep your teeth for life. Gum...
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Dental care for mother and baby
Why is dental care for mother and baby important? Your dental health can suffer during your pregnancy. It is also important to look after both...
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Crowns
What is a crown? A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the...
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Cracked teeth
What is a cracked tooth? A cracked tooth is a tooth that has become broken. Do all teeth crack in the same way? No. Teeth can crack in several...
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Cosmetic treatment
What is cosmetic dentistry? Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and taking out teeth. Nowadays many people turn to cosmetic dentistry,...
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Cold sores
What is a cold sore? A cold sore is a small, painful, raised area of small, fluid-filled blisters. They usually happen where the lip joins the...
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Caring for my teeth and gums
Why are my teeth so important? Your teeth vary in shape and size depending on where they are in your mouth. These differences allow the teeth to...
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Children's teeth
When should I take my child to the dentist? It is recommended that children should go to the dentist with their parents as soon as possible. You...
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Burning mouth syndrome
What is Burning Mouth Syndrome? Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a hot feeling or sensation which can affect your tongue, lips, palate, or areas...
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Bridges and partial dentures
Why should I replace missing teeth? Your appearance is one reason. Another is that the gap left by a missing tooth can mean more strain is put on...
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Bad Breath
How can I tell if I have bad breath? Lots of small signs can show that you have bad breath. Have you noticed people stepping away from you when...
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Dental Helpline
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Oral health and general wellbeing
Good oral health has many benefits, not only for your mouth but your overall wellbeing too. Taking good care of your oral health goes far beyond...
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Denture adhesives guidelines
By 2050 there are expected to be two billion people aged 60 years or older. This is more than double today’s figure. The older you are,...
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Denture care guidelines
By 2050 there are expected to be two billion people aged 60 or older. This is more than double today’s figure. The older you are, the more...
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Denture stomatitis
What is denture stomatitis (Thrush)? Denture stomatitis is caused by a yeast or fungus called candida. It is not an infection that we get or pass...
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Denture cleaning
How often should I clean my dentures? It is important to treat your dentures like you would treat your natural teeth. You should keep them as...
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The UK’s oral health is a postcode lottery and in dire need of levelling up
16 MAY 2022 Speaking on Monday at the launch of this year’s National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation’s chief executive, Dr...
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Dental teams can be ‘vital link’ in caring for patients with eating disorders, says charity
01 JUNE 2022 Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation....
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New NHS dentistry reforms receive a mixed response from oral health charity
20 July 2020 A new package of proposals to reform NHS dentistry in England has received a mixed response from the Oral Health Foundation. In a...
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Zahid Siddique
In addition to being an Associate dentist in London, Zahid Siddique is the Expert Strategy Director for McCann Health and Managing Director of...