People with dentures are using a variety of ways to clean their dentures. This ranges from soap and water to toothpastes, bleaches and commercial products. Use fluoride toothpaste to protect your teeth from decay. If you are at a higher risk for tooth decay (for example, if you have a dry mouth because of a condition you have or medicines you take), you might need more fluoride. Your dentist or dental hygienist may give you a fluoride treatment during an office visit or may tell you to use a fluoride gel or mouth rinse at home.

Gum disease begins when plaque builds up along and under your gum line. Plaque causes an infection that hurts the gum and bone that hold your teeth in place. A mild form of gum disease may make your gums red, tender, and more likely to bleed. This problem, called gingivitis, can often be fixed by brushing and flossing every day. Have a chat with children. Sit down with your little ones and have a light-hearted discussion about how and why we need to look after our teeth. Explaining why brushing our teeth is important to fight off plaque and bacteria will help children understand why they have to do something that might seem boring.Funding for the development of these guidelines was provided by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare to the Oral Health Foundation. No editorial control, apart from ensuring compliance with legal andregulatory considerations/requirements, has been exercised by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. Summary of guidelines By 2050 there are expected to be two billion people aged 60 or older. This is more than double today’s figure. The older you are, the more likely you are to have lost all, or nearly all, your natural teeth. Children need to form good oral health habits from an early age to help avoid tooth decay. Tooth decay happens when sugars from food and drinks interact with bacteria in tooth plaque. This results in acid production, causing holes in teeth known as cavities. Don't let children run around with a toothbrush in their mouth, as they may have an accident and hurt themselves.

Try setting up a dentist role play in your setting. This familiarises children with the dentist’s environment, equipment and processes. Practise tooth brushing on dolls and toys The optimum time to advise on the use of an adhesive varies between patients. For well-fittingdentures it might occur at a review appointment, or for patients finding problems with complianceat the time of fitting or soon after. If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.