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LatestSensitive teeth explained: why cold or sweet food hurts, how potassium nitrate, stannous fluoride and NovaMin toothpastes work, how long they take, and red flags.
Why gums bleed, how to tell gingivitis from periodontitis, what reverses it within 1 to 2 weeks, where mouthwash really fits and when you need a dentist.
Why bad breath comes mostly from the mouth, how to check your breath, what works (tongue cleaning, floss, mouthwash such as Orostar) and when to see a dentist.
When to start brushing baby teeth, how much fluoride toothpaste by age, fluoride-free baby gels, bottle caries, teething facts and knocked-out teeth, for parents.
How to brush teeth properly step by step, how much fluoride adults need, how to floss and when to use mouthwash: an honest routine against cavities and gum disease.
Evidence-based, plain-language guides to keeping teeth and gums healthy: what to do about sensitive teeth, bleeding gums and gum disease, the real causes of bad breath and what actually fixes it, how to care for a baby's and child's teeth and how much fluoride toothpaste to use, and how to brush, floss and use mouthwash properly. Each article is honest about what a toothpaste or mouthwash can and cannot do, and clear about when you need a dentist. Written to NHS, ADA, WHO and Cochrane guidance, for general awareness only.
This article is for general awareness only. It is not a substitute for a doctor's advice, diagnosis or treatment. In an emergency, call 999 or go to the nearest hospital.
