If you thought gum disease was just a problem for adults, think again. Although gum disease isn't as common in children they are at risk. Advice here for parents on how to protect your children's teeth and gums.
These common mistakes could be ruining your oral health - even if you think you're pretty good at keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy. Check them out here.
Prevention is better than cure in the case of gum disease, even so many adults in the UK do suffer. However, treating gum disease in the early stages is very straightforward as this post explains.
Do you children embarrass you by saying you have bad breath? If they do, you might want to thank them for alerting you to the early stages of gum disease. Find out why gum disease causes bad breath here.
One of the unfortunate side effects of old age is that we can get more dental problems. If you're caring for an elderly relative these tips will help minimise these issues and increase the chances of keeping their teeth and gums problem free.
A great oral care routine is the first step if you want to keep your teeth for life, but there are other ways to look after your teeth and gums as we explain here.
National Smile Month runs from 16th May to 16th June and is a scheme designed to raise awareness of oral health. Here we share the 3 key messages this scheme supports.
Mounting evidence from numerous studies points to links between gum disease and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancers. Find out more about this subject in this post.
Are you a smoker? Alongside other health problems smokers are significantly more at risk of gum disease than non smokers. Here we share why and offer some advice for reducing your chances of gum disease and tips for diagnosing it early.
Do your children brush their teeth properly? They aren't always the most reliable brushers! Here we share tips for developing excellent oral care habits that will stay with them for live.