Health and medical - Oral health

Expert advice on oral health including tooth health, curing bad breath, mouth ulcers and cold sores.

Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains

Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home...

Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in...

The truth about sugar

The truth about sugar

Most of us think of sugar as the white stuff...

8 easy swaps to eat less sugar every day

8 easy swaps to eat less sugar every...

With these eight easy food swaps, you’ll cut down on...

Bad oral health may increase your risk of COVID complications

Bad oral health may increase your risk of...

Not brushing your teeth will get you in trouble with...

Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?

Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?

Most of us, at some point, make new health resolutions...

How to do a low-sugar grocery shop

How to do a low-sugar grocery shop

Use this smart guide to sidestep added sugar in your...

6 effective ways to improve your memory

6 effective ways to improve your memory

Rethinking your habits now could contribute to a healthy brain...

Healthy ageing: Managing dry mouth symptoms

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Healthy ageing: Managing dry mouth symptoms

Q I’ve been having problems with a lack of saliva...

Oral health: How to help bad breath naturally

Oral health: How to help bad breath naturally

If you’re scared to exhale in close quarters, dietitian Katrina...

Cold sores – causes, treatment and myths

Cold sores – causes, treatment and myths

Dietitian Angela Berrill looks at causes, triggers, treatments and remedies...

Open wide: We’re looking at mouth ulcers

Open wide: We’re looking at mouth ulcers

Lots of us get them, but it’s often unclear why....

The HFG guide to oral hygiene

The HFG guide to oral hygiene

Strong teeth and gums are important for more than just...

Ask the experts: Teeth

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Ask the experts: Teeth

Senior nutrionist Rose Carr answers questions about maintaining our pearly...

Tips for healthier teeth

Tips for healthier teeth

There are good reasons for having a healthy smile. Oral...

Oral care for kids

Oral care for kids

Everything a child eats affects the health of their mouth,...

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