Eligibility Oral Health Foundation

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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.

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  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.

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  Burning mouth syndrome

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Bridges and partial dentures

  These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.

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  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.

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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.

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  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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  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.