Most tooth colour comes from the dentine under the enamel, not from anything on the surface — which is why te…

A calm, plain-English guide for the week a baby's first tooth appears: what to start straight away, how much…

When a young child spends the day in someone else's care, the habits that protect their teeth are partly out…

Pink in the sink after brushing? A calm, plain-English look at why gums bleed, what the bleeding is actually…

A calm, plain-English comparison of children's toothpaste and adult toothpaste for UK families: fluoride leve…

String floss, interdental brushes, floss picks or a water flosser? A plain-English UK guide comparing the mai…

A calm, plain-English guide on how to choose the right toothpaste: what fluoride does, how to read the label,…

A calm, plain-English guide to bad breath (halitosis): why it happens, why the back of the tongue matters mor…

A calm, plain-English guide to tooth sensitivity — what causes that sharp twinge from cold, sweet, or hot, th…

A plain-English guide to a daily oral hygiene routine: how to brush, floss, and care for your teeth and gums…