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Teeth tips and facts

Broken and knocked out teeth >   Infant tooth care >
What to do if you knock out or damage a permanent tooth or if your infant knocks out a tooth.
 
 Teething, cleaning baby teeth and what age to take your baby to the dentist.
Calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus > Medications and dental health > 
The role Calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus play in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth and gums.
 
 How and why some medicines can affect your oral health.
Denture care > 

Mouthguards >

Denture care tips and advice.
 
 

When should you use a mouthguard and which type offers the best protection. 
 

Fillings and sealants > 

Mouth piercings >

How fillings are used to fill cavities and restore teeth and how fissure sealants can help to prevent tooth decay. 
 

 Risks of mouth piercings and how to look after a pierced tongue or mouth.
 
Fluoride > Orthodontics >
Water fluoridation and the benefits of fluoride. What is orthodontics and how it is used to correct teeth and jaw alignment problems using devices e.g. dental braces.
 
Food and drink for healthy teeth > Teeth grinding (bruxism) >
Why a bad diet can result in tooth decay and tips on what you can eat and drink to maintain healthy teeth.
 
 Teeth grinding signs and symptoms, possible causes and complications.
 
Gum disease (Periodontitis) > Smoking, alcohol and recreational drugs >
Gum disease symptoms and treatment.

 
 How smoking, alcohol and recreational drugs harm the mouth and how to minimise damage.
 
How to floss your teeth > Wisdom teeth >
Why flossing teeth is important and 5 steps on how to correctly floss your teeth.
 
 Common wisdom teeth problems and their symptoms, treatment and after care.
How to brush your teeth > Teeth whitening tips >
Why brushing your teeth daily is important and 5 steps on how to effectively brush your teeth.
 
  How does tooth whitening work?