Kids in charge
When parents won’t take responsibility, they put their kids in charge. And it's so unfair.
Belly-dancing for beginners
It’s one thing to write about belly dancing and quite another to do it for real. Amy Henderson riske...
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Sweet tooth
You’ve undoubtedly heard that sugary foods can cause problems for your oral health, but what may surprise you is that the kind of sugar you eat and when you eat it is crucial.
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How your tongue tastes bubbles
Like the fizz of a soft drink? Thank your tongue's sour-sensing taste buds.
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Anatomy of a tooth
Anatomy of a tooth, Your teeth - the basics
Common problems
Xerostomia, Grinding your teeth?, Gum disease risks, All about periodontitis, Sweet tooth, More...
Kids' teeth
Eruption and teething, Don't lose teeth via feeding, Easy preventive tips for parents, Caring for your child's teeth, a smile that lasts, More...
Pain relief
The hottest anaesthetic news yet, Understanding pain, Physiology of pain, What are local anaesthetics?, How do local anaesthetics work?, More...
Cosmetic procedures
Bleaching your teeth: The facts, Brackets hardly have to show, Analyse your smile, Braces in adulthood
On the sportsfield
Sport and your teeth, Saving knocked-out teeth
Dental first aid
Lost filling, Chipped or broken tooth, Bitten lip or tongue, Knocked-out tooth, Something stuck between the teeth, More...
Health tips
Brush up on brushing, Beat bad breath, Does drilling drive you dotty?, Keep dental decay at bay, Healthy teeth for your toddler, More...
Caring for your teeth
Smoking and your mouth, Manual toothbrushes, Take the bite out of dental care, Toothbrush tactics, Which dental floss is right for me?, More...
A trip to the dentist
Dentistry: A patient's rights, Get value for money, Meet the oral health team, Dental specialities, Relief from dental anxiety
Diet and teeth
Diet and healthy teeth, Diet and kid's teeth, Sweet tooth, Tooth-friendly products, Eat for good oral health
Bad breath
Battling bad breath, FAQ about bad breath, Causes of bad breath, Death breath, Bad breath?, More...
Oral health and...
Tongue piercing: Not harmless fun, Oral health and pregnancy, Diabetes and oral health, Tobacco and gum disease, A healthy smile
Different treatment options
A pleasant trip to the dentist, Filling a cavity, The future of dental care , A mouth full of poison
Fluoride
Fluoride facts, Community water fluoridation, Fluoride: to supplement or not





