What is Growing Smiles?
Growing Smiles is a complementary therapy to regular dental visits offering virtual coaching, online live chats, advise and tips to help you help yourself have a healthier smile for life. Access to 24/7 evidence based oral health information and to buy products recommended by the professionals.
Match day! What women’s football teaches us about oral health. As we continue to support Larne Football Club its a good time to reflect on a potential blind spot in health, wellbeing and performance. "Is your mouth match-fit" Evidence highlights a trend in elite sport of poor oral health affecting health and performance. Many footballers, including women players, experience high levels of gum disease, tooth decay and tooth wear compared to their not so sporty peers. WHY? Fuel - Training, competition and recovery require energy. Acidic, sugary sports drinks, energy gels and frequent snacking can take their toll on teeth and gums. Dry mouth - mouth breathing, dehydration and stress create a perfect storm for bacteria to score without any interference from a referee, (we won't mention VAR!). Daily routines and healthy habits - around 25% of players don't brush twice a day and only 5% clean between teeth daily. The cornerstone for healthy teeth and gums can quickly result in an own goal. Professional dental care - the ability to access and attend regularly can be a challenge. Competition, training, travel etc often make getting and attending appointments at a suitable time difficult. And its not just on the pitch where performance counts. Ever increasing media commitments demand performance on and off the field - your smile matters. Whether you're scoring (or saving) goals, coaching from the sidelines or shouting from the stands (or at the TV), your mouth needs a solid defensive strategy and first team care. GrowingSmiles.co.uk is here to help you, help yourself have a healthier smile for the sporting life you lead. #LarneFCWomen #LarneFCAcademy #LarneAcademyofSport #sport #football #womensfootball #nifl #NIwomenspremiership #WSL #uksportsdentistry #SportsNutrition #fitnessandhealth
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 Children need healthy teeth - to eat to speak to smile They rely on YOU to look after their smile. BABY TEETH MATTER! Let's talk about it. Talking Teeth Thursday 7pm Facebook Live. Got a question? Let us know. We are here to help. #Talkingteeth #babyteethmatter #childrenssmiles #oralhealth #parenting
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. A dry mouth increases your risk of tooth decay, plaque buildup up, bad breath and discomfort.😁 Enjoy the sunshine. Keep your cool and sip water 😎💧 #BankHoliday #Hydration #HealthySmile #growingsmilesuk #OralHealth #drinkwater
🦷 CHECK UP TUESDAY 🦷 Our reminder to take 2 minutes TODAY to CHECK YOUR MOUTH. Mouth cancer cases are increasing. Good reason to know your risk and check your mouth every month. 1. Know what's normal in your mouth. 2. Don’t ignore changes. If it doesn’t - Look right Feel right 3. Act - contact your dental team or Dr. How to check your mouth and more at https://growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips-for-happy-teeth-and-oral-health/mouth-cancer-2/ #CheckUpTuesday #MouthCancerAwareness #KnowYourRisk #CheckYourMouth #OralHealth HealthySmile GrowingSmilesUK OralHealthEducation DentalHealth MouthCancerAction
🦷 CHECK UP TUESDAY 🦷 Our reminder to take 2 minutes TODAY to CHECK YOUR MOUTH. Mouth cancer cases are increasing. Good reason to know your risk and check your mouth every month. 1. Know what's normal in your mouth. 2. Don’t ignore changes. If it doesn’t - Look right Feel right 3. Act - contact your dental team or Dr. How to check your mouth and more at https://growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips-for-happy-teeth-and-oral-health/mouth-cancer-2/ #CheckUpTuesday #MouthCancerAwareness #KnowYourRisk #CheckYourMouth #OralHealth #HealthySmile #GrowingSmilesUK #OralHealthEducation #DentalHealth #MouthCancerAction
More than 10 years of Talking Teeth on Thursday. CHANGE? Not always bad - just 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. 💪 Healthy gums are the foundation of your smile, supporting your smile, oral health, overall health and wellbeing. The silent supporters of your smile may look fine and not giving you trouble, but have a good look. Is it time to take your gum health seriously? Healthy gums are firm and pink. They don't bleed. If they bleed when you brush or floss, they are trying to tell you they need attention! Learn more and empower yourself at https://growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips-for-happy-teeth-and-oral-health/gum-disease-2/ #GumHealthDay2026 #EmpoweringLives #GrowingSmilesUK #BSPerio #EFPerio #HealthyGums #OralHealth #PeriodontalHealth #GHD
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. Next time you skip cleaning between 🦷teeth think 😱about the bacteria 🪀and food breaking down like that bit of mouldy cheese 🧀 stuck in the back of the fridge! Learn more and pick your product to clean between at https://growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips-for-happy-teeth-and-oral-health/flossing-interdental-cleaning-between-teeth/ #growingsmilesuk #cleanbetweenteeth #mondaysmouthful #monday #floss #interdentalcleaning #oralhealth #healthygums #gumhealth #freshbreath
Join us for Talking Teeth Thursday live every week 7-8pm on Facebook, our oral health expert will be ready to answer your queries.
*Talking Teeth Thursday time subject to occasional change. Time confirmed each week on Facebook/social media.
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