Word of Mouth: April 2023

Hello and welcome to a brand-new issue of Word of Mouth – the Oral Health Foundation’s digital magazine.

If you aren’t aware, National Smile Month - our biggest campaign about celebrating the benefits of having good oral health - is just around the corner! Find out what’s on and how to take part in this issue.

We also have a report from a recent event we ran alongside Denplan, to address the crisis in NHS dental access. Held at the House of Commons, and attended by leaders in dentistry and MPs, we raised the urgent case to tackle the growing number of dental deserts around the UK.

You can also discover what happens to dental health during pregnancy and how to take care of both mother and baby’s oral health.

These articles (and a couple more, of course) are now available for you to read.

Enjoy and we will see you again shortly!

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

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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

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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.