Expert advice, treatment guides, and NHS information to help you make informed decisions about your dental health
Electric or manual toothbrush — which cleans your teeth better? We compare plaque removal, gum health, cost and NHS advice with evidence from the landmark Cochrane review of 56 clinical studies.
Does vaping damage your teeth, and is it really better for your gums than smoking? Our 2026 UK guide explains what the evidence says about cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches, snus and paan, from gum disease, staining and implants to mouth cancer, plus free NHS help to quit.
White, lace-like patches inside your cheeks or a burning, sore mouth? Our 2026 UK guide explains oral lichen planus: symptoms and types, triggers including lichenoid reactions to fillings and medicines, diagnosis, steroid mouthwash treatment, the real cancer risk and NHS costs across the UK.
Starting chemotherapy, head and neck radiotherapy or a stem cell transplant? Our 2026 UK guide explains when to have a dental check, what happens at it, mouth care during treatment, osteoradionecrosis after radiotherapy, and why a cancer medical exemption certificate does not cover NHS dental charges.
Is your child having teeth out under general anaesthetic? Our 2026 UK parent's guide explains why it happens in hospital, referral and waiting, fasting, what happens on the day, aftercare at home, safety and free NHS dental care for children.
Can you have dental treatment while taking bisphosphonates? Our 2026 UK guide covers alendronic acid, Prolia, tooth extractions, implants, jaw warning signs, why you should not stop your medicine, and NHS costs.
When do children lose their baby teeth? Our 2026 UK parent's guide covers the usual ages and order, 6-year molars, adult teeth coming through behind, knocked-out baby teeth and free NHS dental care.
Your 2026 UK guide to fissure sealants and fluoride varnish for children: who is offered them, what happens at the appointment, the April 2026 NHS band changes, safety and aftercare.
Your 2026 UK guide to dental care at university: what students pay for NHS treatment in each nation, free treatment rules, the NHS Low Income Scheme, finding a dentist near campus and emergencies.
Your 2026 UK guide to tooth pain after a filling: what is normal, how long sensitivity lasts, pain when biting, throbbing pain warning signs, home relief, when to go back to the dentist and what NHS repairs cost across the UK.
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