Health and medical - Oral health

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

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The truth about sugar

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

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8 easy swaps to eat less sugar every...

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

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Bad oral health may increase your risk of...

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

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Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?

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

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How to do a low-sugar grocery shop

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

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6 effective ways to improve your memory

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

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Healthy ageing: Managing dry mouth symptoms

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

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Oral health: How to help bad breath naturally

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

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Cold sores – causes, treatment and myths

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

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Open wide: We’re looking at mouth ulcers

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

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The HFG guide to oral hygiene

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

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Ask the experts: Teeth

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

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Tips for healthier teeth

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

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Oral care for kids

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