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What oral health advice do you remember from your childhood? Has it changed? Let us know👇 This years National Smile Month marks 50 years of helping people understand the importance of a healthy mouth – but how far have we really come? Let's talk about it. 7pm FB

How do you manage mouthcare for someone with cognitive decline? Before a toothbrush is in sight, the mouthcare experience has started. For someone living with dementia, a rushed approach can cause anxiety before a word is said. That’s why the first 10 seconds of care are key for a healthy smile

They're only baby teeth! They will fall out. One of oral health coach LeighGS's favourite topics - baby teeth. Did you know - First tooth appears around 6 months of age The last one isn't replaced until around 12 years of age

Bank Holiday reminder! 🌞 Enjoy the sun but stay safe and hydrated in the heat.⛱️👒🕶 When you go take a peek at the colour 👀🚽💧 If it’s dark, grab a drink. 🚰 Staying hydrated helps your whole body and your mouth too.

We often get asked how I can improve my oral hygiene? I think my teeth are clean but my dentist/dental hygienist says I need to brush better? But how? Let's talk about one way to improve oral hygiene at home. Talking Teeth Thursday 7pm Facebook/growingsmilesuk growingsmiles.co.uk

More than 10 years of Talking Teeth on Thursday. CHANGE? Not always bad - different. The need to adapt and find solutions to change is key to Growing Smiles and helping you, help yourself have a healthier smile for life Join oral health coach LeighGS Live 7pm Facebook and lets think about change.

🦷🪥 It’s Gum Health Day 2026: Empowering Your Smile! 🪥 Today Growing Smiles is joining the #britishsocietyofperiodontology, the #EuropeanFederationOfPeriodontology, and many others to celebrate Gum Health Day! The theme "Gum Health Day: Empowering Lives" focuses on the power of knowledge. 💪

Stuff stuck between your teeth? Think what happens to the bacteria 🦠and food🍪 left between your🦷 teeth when you don't floss/clean between➡️🦷⬅️ your teeth every day? It can lead to bleeding gums, cavities and bad breath.

As the majority of the UK population heads for the polling stations, Growing Smiles asks what you would vote for to improve oral health? Tell us 👇 Let's talk about it with oral health coach LeighGS 7pm Live Facebook #growingsmilesuk #polling #voteforhealth #prevention

How long should you spend toothbrushing? Crocodiles have the plover bird clean while the rest of us rely on our own skills to keep our smiles in tip top shape. 2 minutes? Depends on number of teeth and your oral health status amongst other variables.

It’s wedding season! 💍✨ Whether you’re saying “I do” or a guest of the happy couple, your smile will be front and centre — every photo, every conversation, every memorable moment.

Toothpaste doesn't clean teeth - your toothbrush does the work. Toothpaste applies active ingredients to help keep your smile healthy and bright. e.g. fluoride. Top tips for teeth at growingsmiles.co.uk - Floss/clean between teeth before brushing. Self care for your smile.

Don't let your gums let your smile down this summer! Healthy gums don't bleed. If your gums bleed its a sign of inflammation - and you can do something about it! Your smile is so much more than your mouth!

"In sickness and in health" I wonder how often those words will be said in the next few months? We talk a lot about oral health.. but does mouth care matter when you're not working on all four cylinders? Talking Teeth Thursday

BBS? IA? Do you suffer from BBS - bendy brush syndrome or IA - Interdental ambiguity? You're not alone. Cleaning between teeth becomes a real problem (and expensive) when brushes keep bending or you need floss AND 3 different sizes of Interdental brush! The remedy?

What advice would you give your younger self about caring for your smile? Dear younger me....... Share what you wish someone had told you sooner in comments 👇 Tips and tools the professionals recommend at growingsmiles.co.uk #DearYoungerMe #SmileAdvice #OralHealthTips

Talking Teeth Thursday 7pm Facebook Live With oral health coach LeighGS We are here to help you help your have a healthier smile for life. It's what we do. #growingsmilesuk #dentaltipsuk #oralhealth #summersmiles #oralhealthtips

Happy Easter! No chicks hatched yet this Easter but lots of colourful eggs! Toothy tips from the Easter Bunny to keep you smiling through the holiday at growingsmiles.co.uk/have-you-eve.... #growingsmilesuk #Easter #HealthyHabits #oralhealth

Did you notice the UK guidance on screen time? 👶 Under 2's – avoid screen time (except video calls) 🧒 Ages 2–5 – limit to no more than 1 hour a day But what does this have to do with oral health? Resources and tips at growingsmiles.co.uk #HealthyHabits #ScreenTime #EarlyYears #ToothDecay

Talking Teeth Thursday Its one of those! Leigh GS will be available from.7 to 8pm this evening to answer any queries you have about oral health. Let us know What you do every day matters. It really is the foundation for oral health, overall health and wellbeing. .

Bedtime routines. There is no debate on the importance of cleaning your teeth before bed, but have you ever gone to brush your teeth not wanting to disturb someone sleeping? That's one reason for our latest dash down an oral health rabbit hole - How much noise does electric toothbrush makes.

Talking Teeth Thursdsy talks time. Time never stands still and neither should mouth care. Let's talk key points in life where oral care should be updated and move with the times.

This World Oral Day think about your oral smile across your life. How it feels, functions and you care for it at different ages. #worldoralhealthday #happymouthhappylife #oralhealth #nooverallhealthwithoutoralhealth #dentalpublichealth #publichealth #DPH #FPH #oralhealthmatters #WOHD26

A happy mouth is a happy life. Let's talk about #WorldOralhealthDay (tomorrow) and raise awareness about the importance of caring for your mouth at every stage of life - from birth through later years. Talking Teeth Thursday Join oral health coach LeighGS

Happy Mothers Day.💐 To all the mums, grandmum's, step mums and all those who take on the role of mother.🫵 We salute you and appreciate all you do for growing healthy happy smiles. Mums supporting mums. 💖 🦷 #mothersday #mum #stepmum #grandma #nanny #mumssupportingmums

Let's talk about weight loss drugs and your mouth Talking Teeth Thursday Join oral health coach LeighGS to take a look at a topic we are increasingly asked about. Drugs used for weight management are becoming more common, but what do they mean for your oral health?

Happy International Women's Day Women experience extra challenges with their oral health though life. Hormones e.g puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Excellent oral hygiene and healthy lifestyle habits mitigate these challenges. #internationalwomensday #iwd #oralhealth #dentaltips #selfcare

On the road again. It's one of those weeks.. 🤔 Follow on FB to catch oral health coach LeighGS when she pops up at some point Thursday evening to say hello and see how your oral care routines are going. 🦷🪥😍 Tips and tools at growingsmiles.co.uk to help keep your smile self care on track.

What do cleaning between your teeth and washing your legs have in common? You're missing around 40% of your smile/body!

Thinking Teeth Thursday? This Thursday has taken off! Plans for Talking Teeth Thursday Live this evening appear elusive! So why not give your mouth and its care some thought today? Follow Facebook.com/growingsmilesuk if/when LeighGS goes live! Tips and tools at growingsmiles.co.uk

Congratulations to all #winterolympians We spotted great smiles and protection at the #winterolympics2026 In some cases not where you'd expect - not 'contact' sports More at www.facebook.com/share/v/1D8a...

Valentines may be past and gone but your oral care should go on and on. Love your life, love your smile. Clean your teeth in the morning for your friends. Clean at night for your oral health, overall health and wellbeing. Tips and tools at growingsmiles.co.uk

What would your teeth say if they could talk to you? Maybe they are trying to tell you something? Are you ignoring them? Let' talk about it. join oral health coach LeighGS 7pm Facebook Live.

How does your smile stack up this Valentines? You got the heads up on 31 January. How kissable are you? Pro tips and tools growingsmiles.co.uk #ValentinesDay2026 #growingsmilesuk #valentinesday #valentineskiss #kissable #healthysmile #freshbreath #selfcare #oralhygiene

Want to know how these relate to mouth care? Creative thinking to solve a challenge for self care. Join oral health coach LeighGS for Talking Teeth Thursday and lets talk solutions. 7pm Facebook Live. Got a tip or a question? Share below or DM. #solutions #selfcare #challenges #mouthcare

It may make the medicine go down in Mary Poppins world but just how much are we adding to drinks every day. Does it matter? Keep track today and pop the number below before 7pm please. We'll talk about it Talking Teeth Thursday with oral health coach LeighGS 7pm FB live

Today is #worldcancerday A cancer diagnosis is more than medical. It's deeply personal, sending ripples to all aspects of life. Healthy mouths for healthy minds and bodies. Your smile is so much more that your teeth. #Eat #Speak #Smile Learn more growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips...

Gums bleed when you brush or clean between teeth? Start this weekend Up your oral hygiene game and turn that frown upside down by Valentines day. You will see, and feel the difference. Clean teeth, fresh breath. The perfect Valentine smile. Tools and tips at growingsmiles.co.uk

Seeing red when you brush? Bleeding gums are telling you all is not well in your mouth. Lets talk about it this Talking Teeth Thursday. FB 7pm. Tips on what to do...and what not to do. #talkingteeththursday #growingsmilesuk #oralhealth #SelfCare #GumHealth #oralhealthforoverallhealth

Bleeding gums? Time to take it seriously? Your oral health matters for your overall health and wellbeing. Learn more and take action today growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips... #oralhealth #growingsmilesuk #loveyoursmile #selfcare #bleedinggums #gumhealth #oralhealthforoverallhealthandwellbeing

Have you got an electric/power toothbrush?🪥 Love it?👍 Hate it? 👎 Let us know👇 Is it the brush or how it's used?🤔 Its a bit like a new phone - we know how to use a phone. 🤳 Right? Let's talk about getting the most from power for plaque removal. Talking Teeth Thursday 7pm Facebook. Live.

Its Check Up Tuesday Check your mouth....TODAY. For yourself. For your loved ones. Early detection saves lives. How to growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips... #OralHealth #cancerawareness #selfcare #headandneckcancerawareness #mouthcancerawareness #toolsforlife

The cheapest dental treatment? Preventing disease. It's repairing and managing the damage that's expensive. Prevention is better - and cheaper, than cure.

Ever catch yourself thinking… 🦷 “My teeth just don’t feel clean?” 🤔 Time to try something new — Dry Toothbrushing! ✨ You might be brushing... but are you really cleaning? 👀 (Trust us — one doesn’t always equal the other!) Here’s your Sunday experiment ⬇️

Best laid plans don't always go TO plan! That said, oral health coach LeighGS will be at the end of the usual channels between 7-8pm to answer any queries to help you help yourself have a healthier smile for life.

Instead of 'big' resolutions why not try 'daily deals'....small wins to clock up towards healthy habits? Many resolutions are significant 'statements of intent'. Then 'Life' gets in the way... umm like this weeks UK weather?

Today is Wednesday! (In case you've lost track of days over the holiday period) . It's also New Years eve, so appropriate to refer to it as 'Little Saturday' ((Lillördag)? A Nordic tradition where Wednesday evenings are celebrated like a mini-weekend. Enjoy! Start 2026 with GrowingSmiles.co.uk

The extras! Some more cringe worthy than others! Merry Christmas! No jokes at growingsmiles.co.uk just evidence based advice and products the professionals recommend.

Wishing you and yours a very happy and elfy Christmas time from everyone at Growing Smiles.

Why do gummy sweets hide under the pillow? They like to hang around overnight! Time matters for your smile. whether its taking longer to clean or timing of sugary snacks & drinks. One does not cancel out the impact the other! Thankfully these days there's tech to help.

Owning it wont help if you dont use it! Look great in the bathroom but if they dont make it to your mouth regularly, and are used effectively, all the 'stuff' in the world won't get you a healthy smile for life. #healthyhabits keep you smiling. #OralHealth #HealthySmile #SmileCare #DentalHealth

Santa is looking for an outdoor dental clinic. He has Claus-trophobia No one wants to see anyone anxious about dental care nor in pain, especially over a holiday period. Sometimes s-elf care may not be enough. Join oral health coach LeighGS FB 7pm.

Ho Ho NO! This may not be a happy Christmas for everyone. This Christmas Check Up Tuesday, don’t put your health on hold. Mouth cancer can affect anyone, and early detection saves lives. S-elf care isn't self-ish. Taking 2 minutes to check your mouth may mean more happy Christmases ahead.

Why does fluoride like sleepovers? S'miles better when it sticks around!🦷 Fluorides been added to toothpaste for over 50 years, and our smiles have been better ever since.😁 How? It - Remineralises (hardens) tooth surfaces shielding teeth against cavities and acid erosion.

Talking Teeth Thursday. No joke - just expert advice to help you help yourself have a healthier smile for life. Join oral health coach LeighGS (with alter ego) to answer your oral health queries, offer tips and maybe some Christmas gift ideas! Got a question? Let us know.

What did the dental hygienist say to the toothbrush? “You’re bristling with potential!” 😁 We can all improve our oral hygiene by taking time to brush every surface and gum line of all teeth. It takes more time than most of us spend.

Why do dental pro's have great smiles? Because they practice what they preach! No joke – they eat well, clean well, and be well. Oral health isn’t just about teeth, it’s key to overall health and wellbeing. Get pro tips and buy products the professionals recommend year round at growingsmiles.co.uk

Talking Teeth Thursday It's one of 'those weeks'. We believe everyone can have a healthy smile for life so oral health coach LeighGS will be 'at your finger tips' rather than 'in your face' to answer questions. 7-8pm contact routes as suits.

🎄 Happy December! ’Tis the season to be jolly… but nothing kills the mood faster like bad breath! Bad breath (halitosis/oral malodour) can come from lots of places—poor oral hygiene, gum disease, food trapped between teeth, unclean dentures, decay, infections, dry mouth…

Black Friday offer! Book now growingsmiles.co.uk/time-out-for... #BlackFridayDeals #BlackFriday2025 #oralhealthcoaching #oralhealth #growingsmilesuk #BlackFriday

Talking Teeth Thursday – Thanksgiving Edition As colleagues, family and friends celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s a timely reminder to appreciate the things that support our health and wellbeing every day—including our oral health. We champions simple, sustainable healthy habits.

Why go where your toothbrush can’t? Plaque bacteria and food left between teeth can lead to bleeding gums, cavities and bad breath. So next time you skip cleaning between teeth think about the bacteria and food breaking down like mouldy cheese stuck in the back of the fridge!

"Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." So said Victor Hugo! But do you find a wee sweet treat helps? Short term gain may result in long term pain? How good are you at recognising sugar passing your lips?

It's #CheckUpTuesday! Life is rarely black or white but checking your mouth for signs of mouth cancer every month is pretty clear. Early detection saves lives. Check today... you owe it to yourself. Selfcare isn't selfish. Learn what and how here growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips...

This #WorldDiabetesDay #EatwellCleanWellBewell. Diabetes and oral health are closely linked. High blood sugar can increase your risk of gum disease—and gum disease can make blood sugar harder to control. Learn more and pick your products the professionals recommend at tinyurl.com/bdrrpuwp

You're never fully dressed without a smile - even when it is 'big coat' weather! What you do 365 days a year matters! Join oral heath coach LeighGS will be here to help you have a healthier smile for life. Talking Teeth Thursday 7 - ish pm Live Facebook Got a question about oral health?

It’s BLUE WEDNESDAY! November is Mouth Cancer Action Month — raising awareness of #mouthcancer and the importance of early detection. Turn your frown upside down and check your mouth today! Early detection saves lives — everyone should check every month.

Can you get through a day without eating or drinking anything with free sugar between meals — nor the hour before bedtime? Not easy. Can you reset your #sweettooth? Start small. Try the hour before bedtime or between 2 mealtimes, then see if you can extend your 'sugar-free' time.

What did YOU do this weekend for your oral health? Oral Health Coach @LeighGS spent Saturday at the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency with a lovely group of Dental Nurses working towards their Oral Health Education Certificate!

Wondering what oral health coaching actually is— and if it might help you? It’s a personalised, lifestyle-focused approach to oral health. The aim is to help you help yourself have a healthier smile for the life you lead, in a way that works for YOU. It supports dental visits.

We believe everyone can have a healthy smile for life, but sometimes even our Oral Health Coach, LeighGS, is left scratching her head where to start. We all have different needs and wants when its comes to our smile, our health and our wellbeing.

Thankfully oral health coach LeighGS has parked her broomstick this Talking Teeth Thursday. No matter how spooky your smile feels, healthy is always better. The trick (or treat)? Consistency — 365 days a year, Not just when you've a dental visit (or Halloween treats!)

🎃You’re not the only one getting ready for Halloween! 🧛‍♂️Even vampires know that healthy teeth make every smile spooktacular. 🪥Clean between and brush teeth and gums twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. 🦷Fangs, aligners, dentures or mouthguards all need to be cleaned thoroughly every day!

👻 Trick or treat without tears and toothache! Enjoy spooky sweetness that won't scare y our smile — perfect for little monsters (and grown-up ghouls) alike. 🧛‍♂ 🦷 Treat yourself to a smile-friendly Halloween!

The clocks go back this weekend… so did our style! It's 20 years since this 'do' turned heads. While hairstyles change, a healthy smile never goes out of fashion. Time for a mouth care makeover? Visit growingsmiles.co.uk for expert advice & products professionals recommend.

We’ve noticed changes around the Growing Smiles Woodland lately, but one thing that doesn't change is our commitment to helping you each and every week. For personal, practical and positive tips for a healthier smile. join Oral Health Coach LeighGS this Talking Teeth Thursday at 7pm on Facebook

Take 2! Minutes for Your Health. Its Check Up Tuesday. The day we remind you to check yourself for signs and symptoms of mouth cancer. Everyone 16+ should check every month. #Take2 minutes today! How to and more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/3kjz63y8

It's #WorldTraumaDay let’s raise awareness and keep our teeth safe! Oral and dental trauma can happen to anyone, from sports injuries and car accidents to falls at home. If your mouth is involved it's important to act quickly - its more than your smile.

What’s holding you back from the smile you’ve always wanted? 😁 💰 Cost 📍 Access ⏰ Time 💪 Motivation 🪥 Products Join Oral Health Coach LeighGS for Talking Teeth Thursday and let’s talk about one step you can take to get closer to your healthiest, happiest smile.

Oral health coach LeighGS is just back from a couple of days at the British Dental Associations Community Dental Service Group conference in the beautiful Assembly Rooms, Belfast. Professionals working together to improve oral health.

It’s one of those Thursdays! 😁 💬 Oral Health Coach @LeighGS will be available from 5–6pm to answer your oral health questions. Drop a comment or DM 👉 @growingsmilesuk ✨ Get tips + tools for a healthier smile for life at 👉 growingsmiles.co.uk #OralHealth

Ever wondered what happens when an Oral Health Coach, her alter ego, and teeth come together? You get Talking Teeth — our weekly live session all about making oral health personal, practical and positive. Join us Thursday at 7pm 👉 facebook.com/growingsmilesuk Have a question? Let us know.

With countless insights to share, Oral Health Coach LeighGS set herself the challenge of choosing just 10 tips for #TalkingTeethThursday. Here’s the concise version 🦷👇 For the in-depth explanation, catch her full live replay 👉http://bit.ly/46yvJ2L / QR code

✨ Talking Teeth Thursday ✨ Join Oral Health Coach LeighGS LIVE on Facebook this Thursday at 10 AM 🕙 for 10 tips to keep your smile healthy! 😁🦷 ☕ Grab a cuppa, head to Facebook.com/growingsmilesuk, and let’s talk teeth!

🦷✨ It’s Check-Up Tuesday! ✨🦷 Have you done your monthly head and neck cancer self-check yet? 👀 It takes just 2 minutes to look for signs and symptoms—and it could save your life. 💙 Everyone 16+ should check once a month.

🔊 What’s been making headlines for YOU this week? Here at Growing Smiles, we can’t resist a good news scroll (okay, LeighGS is the real news junkie 👀 But how does the news affect your SMILE? 🦷 Vaccinations? 🪥 Energy drinks? 🦷 Cost of living? 🪥 Back to school? 🦷 Geopolitics?

What's your goal? Talking Teeth Thursday talks about sport this summer. It's more than preventing a tooth knocked out. Whether you play professionally, take part at club level, just starting out, coach or train sports and your mouth are closely connected.

Just asking. 2 minutes is a lot longer than we think. Rushed this morning? Prioritise time later to do it right. Learn more at growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips... #growingsmilesuk #toothbrush #toothbrushing #oralhygiene #oralhealth #morningroutine #taketime #selfcare #healthysmile #myhealth

It's Check Up Tuesday It may be summer, but you don't want to skip your monthly self check for signs of head and neck cancer. Do it today - it could save your life. Learn more and how to at growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips... #mouthcancerfoundation #mouthcancer #selfcheck #headandneckcancer

Save water. Keep the tap off when toothbrushing. No need to wet the toothbrush/paste before brushing. Whaattttt? Your mouth is wet and warm. The foaming agent in toothpaste is triggered when wet. Try it dry.

Whatever your plans are this summer join oral health LeighGS for Talking Teeth Thursday. Tips and insights to keep you smiling all summer long. 7pm Facebook Live. Q? Let us know. We are here to help you have a healthier smile for life. #talkingteeththursday #teethtips

Talking Teeth Thursday Just some of the things oral health coach LeighGS has been talking about this week. Join her Live on Facebook 7pm to join the conversation. Got a question? Let us know. We are here to help you help yourself have a healthier smile for life.

Stay safe in the heat. Drink plenty of water - good for your oral and overall health and wellbeing. Dry mouth increases your risk of oral disease and bad breath. Learn more growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips...