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A round up of all the lates news and advice from the Wellesley Dental Practice
Mouth Cancer Action Month 2026 – a quick check could save your life
Every November, dental practices across the UK join the Oral Health Foundation for Mouth Cancer Action Month. The message is clear: know the signs, check your mouth regularly, and come and see us if something doesn’t seem right. In our opinion, mouth cancer still isn’t being talked about nearly as much as it should be, [...]
Back to the routine: refreshing your dental habits this autumn
As summer holidays wind down and everyone settles back into school runs, work schedules and structured routines, autumn is actually one of the best times of year to take stock of your dental habits. The long, unstructured days of summer — with holidays, later nights, and treats on the go — can quietly knock oral [...]
Three things your mouth needs this September
Summer has a way of quietly working against your teeth. Between the extra coffees, the holiday wine, the barbecues, and the general disruption to routine, most people finish the season with a mouth that needs more attention than they realise. September is a natural point to catch up — not just for the kids heading [...]
Keeping your smile safe on holiday
The school summer holidays are finally here, and perhaps you've probably already got flights booked, bags half-packed, and a countdown running to your next holiday. Between choosing what to pack and figuring out your travel itinerary, dental health is probably one of the last things on your list of stuff to think about. But a [...]
Are you getting the best out of your toothbrush?
Smile Month may be over but we've got a new reason to celebrate and raise awareness around oral health. It's National Toothbrush Day on the 26th of June, which gives us a very good excuse to ask a question most of us never think about: is the toothbrush in your bathroom actually any good, are [...]
50 years of Smile Month — How our smiles have changed
This year, National Smile Month reaches a milestone that would have seemed extraordinary to the small group of people who launched it back in 1976. Fifty years on, what began as a modest public health campaign has become one of the most recognised oral health initiatives in the UK. Something we believe is worth celebrating [...]
National Smile Month 2026 — 50 years of smiles
National Smile Month returns this May, celebrating 50 Years of Smiles to mark the 50th anniversary of the UK's largest and longest-running oral health campaign. Run by the Oral Health Foundation, it runs from 11th May to 11th June, and as always we're excited to support the campaign and share how you can get involved. [...]
Easter and your teeth: how to handle the sugar and still have fun
Easter is one of those times of year that's hard not to enjoy. The long weekend, the family time, the chocolate — lots and lots of chocolate. And we're not here to spoil the fun. A little indulgence over Easter is perfectly fine, and most of us wouldn't have it any other way. But it's [...]
Are you putting unintended strain on your teeth?
When we think about dental problems, we often think about decay, sugar, or forgetting to floss. But there’s another common cause of tooth damage that many people don’t realise is happening — everyday strain on your teeth. Unlike toothache, strain on your teeth doesn’t always announce itself immediately. It can build gradually, wearing down enamel, [...]
Love your gums! The foundation of a healthy smile
When people think about their oral health, they usually focus on their teeth – how white they are, whether they’re straight, or if there’s a visible problem. But taking care of your teeth also involves something else that is very important: looking after your gums. Your gums play a crucial role in keeping your teeth [...]
