Being expected to have a full set of dentures is a thing of the past, thanks to how we have learned to prioritise prevention, but if we want to get to a place where we all prioritise the health of our mouth and look at it as an essential part of overall health, there is still a long way to go.

The theme of this year's World Oral Health Day is "A happy mouth is a happy life". We unpick this and give you our best oral health tips in today's episode.

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Do you know what HPV is?

HPV causes 5% of all cancers, and a whopping 75% of all oropharyngeal cancers, yet the vaccine rate for protection against this virus is really low compared to national targets.

We discuss all this and more on the latest episode of our podcast.

You can also learn more about this by going to our website www.dentalhealth.org/hpv

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From standard sensitivity to cracked teeth, learn the various causes of toothaches and pains.

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As we head deeper into winter, here are some simple ways to keep your energy costs low during your oral health routine.

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Low mood and low motivation affect self-care, and, in turn, can mean that caring for our oral health doesn't take priority.

Today, we're discussing low mood and its impact on the mouth.

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Dangerous trends online are nothing new, but these three ' at-home remedies' could be putting your health - and potentially your wallet - in jeopardy.

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Today, we're going to explore how taking a break from alcohol can have a surprising and positive impact on your oral health. From reducing risk of acid erosion to keeping your chances of mouth cancer low, giving up alcohol has lots of benefits for your mouth.

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