Guides
Dental care
Do you need a mouthwash? What it can and cannot do
What mouthwash is for, how fluoride and antiseptic types differ, and why a mouthwash never replaces brushing and cleaning between teeth.
Published 6 October 2026
Dental care
Dry socket: signs and what to do
What a dry socket is, the typical signs a few days after an extraction, who is at risk, and how a dentist treats it.
Published 6 October 2026
Dental care
Flossing and cleaning between your teeth: a simple guide
Why a toothbrush cannot reach the gaps between teeth, how to use floss or an interdental brush, and what to do if your gums bleed.
Published 6 October 2026
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Food and drinks that harm your teeth, and smarter ways
Which everyday foods and drinks cause decay or wear, why how you have them matters, and small changes that protect your teeth.
Published 6 October 2026
Dental care
Gum disease: gingivitis and periodontitis explained
The two stages of gum disease, which one can be reversed, the warning signs to look for, and how a dentist treats it in plain terms.
Published 6 October 2026
Dental care
How to brush your teeth properly, step by step
How long, how often, which brush and toothpaste, and the technique that cleans along the gum line without harming it.
Published 6 October 2026
Dental care
Knocked-out tooth: what to do in the first hour
How to handle a tooth that has been knocked out, how to keep it alive, and why getting to a dentist quickly gives it the most chance of surviving.
Published 6 October 2026
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Pain when you bite or chew: common causes
Why a tooth hurts when you bite down, the common causes from a cavity to a cracked tooth, and why it is worth having checked early.
Published 6 October 2026
Dental care
Receding gums and loose teeth: causes and what can be done
Why gums pull back from the teeth, why they do not grow back by themselves, and when a loose tooth needs a dentist quickly.
Published 6 October 2026