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.
If you've ever wondered what Talking Teeth Thursday is all about, here's a taste of this weeks 'going with the flow.' 10 years ago we started talking teeth on Thursday at 7pm. The aim? An open door for professional advice. To ask all the things people don't, or won't ask. Those things you wonder about. Maybe Google? Even AI can come up short when making it personal, practical, positive, evidence and experience based. Round here we say. Oral health? Don't Google it, Growing Smiles it! Growing Smiles focus has and always will be to help people help themselves. Most often its minor tweaks rather than major overhaul. All health care professionals recognise the importance of everyday actions on oral health, overall health and wellbeing. Growing Smiles is always about the 'why' when supporting, and motivating you to have a healthier smile for the life you lead. One size definitely doesn't fit all.... and that size changes throughout life. Leigh says she knows a little about a lot. What she doesn't have a handle on she usually knows someone who does, either finding out or signposting for more. We've also learned that people prefer to DM or email... a little privacy for their query. Sometimes talking teeth Thursday can extend into Friday (or beyond) behind the scenes! Over the years shes talked teeth pretty much everywhere. Her little video corner base at GS HQ. At 30,000 feet. On the beach, on trains, in cars and even mid Atlantic. If you happen to be handy you are likely to get roped in! We all know if it's Thursday, she'll be there, talking teeth. Often a structured session on a specific topic. Everything from baby teeth care to baby boomers to end of life. Other times, like this week, its go with the flow, which touched on everything from dehydration, dry mouth, to tongue cleaning and toothbrushing tips! You name it, she's probably talked about it. No matter her personal situation on any particular Thursday, its game face on and off she goes. We've stayed on Facebook live rather than switching platforms but will always post on all platforms to remind folk what, where and when. Cont'd in comments-
If you've ever wondered what Talking Teeth Thursday is all about, here's a taste of this weeks 'going with the flow.' 10 years ago we started talking teeth on Thursday at 7pm. The aim? An open door for professional advice. To ask all the things people don't, or won't ask. Those things you wonder about. Maybe Google? Even AI can come up short when making it personal, practical, positive, evidence and experience based. Round here we say. Oral health? Don't Google it, Growing Smiles it! Growing Smiles focus has and always will be to help people help themselves. Most often its minor tweaks rather than major overhaul. All health care professionals recognise the importance of everyday actions on oral health, overall health and wellbeing. Growing Smiles is always about the 'why' when supporting, and motivating you to have a healthier smile for the life you lead. One size definitely doesn't fit all.... and that size changes throughout life. Leigh says she knows a little about a lot. What she doesn't have a handle on she usually knows someone who does, either finding out or signposting for more. We've also learned that people prefer to DM or email... a little privacy for their query. Sometimes talking teeth Thursday can extend into Friday (or beyond) behind the scenes! Over the years shes talked teeth pretty much everywhere. Her little video corner base at GS HQ. At 30,000 feet. On the beach, on trains, in cars and even mid Atlantic. If you happen to be handy you are likely to get roped in! We all know if it's Thursday, she'll be there, talking teeth. Often a structured session on a specific topic. Everything from baby teeth care to baby boomers to end of life. Other times, like this week, its go with the flow, which touched on everything from dehydration, dry mouth, to tongue cleaning and toothbrushing tips! You name it, she's probably talked about it. No matter her personal situation on any particular Thursday, its game face on and off she goes. We've stayed on Facebook live rather than switching platforms but will always post on all platforms to remind folk what, where and when. Up until recently all the Live videos were available on FB. Recently Meta changed policy and now delete after 30 days. We have all the oldies (not necessarily goodies :), downloaded and are slowly editing, updating if necessary, and uploading to our YouTube channel. Thats a bit about Talking Teeth Thursday. How it started. How it's evolved. The whole GrowingSmiles.co.uk story couldn't and wouldn't have grown legs without a super supportive team, who from day one 'got' what it was all about. The professionals who refer, follow and encourage. Most of all it's the public, whose interest in oral health is piqued. Thank you for taking the time to read this AI-free ramble. It's not that we dont use it on occasion, its just we like real humans more! Have a great weekend!
Oral health coach LeighGS will be outdoors this evening to talk teeth. Got a question about your oral health - not just in the heat? Let us know. We are here to help you, help yourself have a healthier smile for life. #growingsmilesuk #facebooklive #askanexpert #oralhealth #yourmouthmatters funinthesun healthysmilesforlife talkingteeththursday
Oral health coach LeighGS will be outdoors this evening to talk teeth. Got a question about your oral health - not just in the heat? Let us know. We are here to help you, help yourself have a healthier smile for life. #growingsmilesuk #facebooklive #askanexpert #oralhealth #yourmouthmatters #funinthesun #healthysmilesforlife #talkingteeththursday
When a heatwave rolls in, routines can run out. The heat can really takes it toll on everything from transport, school and work to your health - and your smile. Night time routines change as we focus on staying cool and getting to sleep. Hot and tired can see us skip our usual bedtime routines including cleaning between teeth and effective toothbrushing. Your bedtime smile routine is one of the most important things you can do for your mouth — and your overall health and wellbeing. Especially after a day in the heat. Why does bedtime matter? During sleep, your saliva dries up. Saliva is your mouths secret helper, buffering acids, remineralising tooth surfaces and lubricating soft tissues. Less saliva = increased risk of plaque build up and developing problems. Spitting out toothpaste after brushing and not rinsing with water lets the fluoride and other active ingredients work while you sleep. A healthy mouth is part of a healthy body. Looking after your smile is good for your heath, your confidence and supports your overall wellbeing — even when the weather makes hot work of everything. So before you reach for the fan, the cold drink, or the cool side of the pillow… give your smile some tlc. GrowingSmiles.co.uk is here to help with coaching and products the professionals recommend. #OralHealth #BedtimeBrush #FluorideToothpaste #GumHealth #PreventBetterThanCure #heatwave #coolsmiles #HealthySmileHealthyYou
The summer solstice tips the balance for summer smiles! ☀️ Summer often means changes to routines — holidays, BBQs, picnics, ice creams and more relaxed days but don't skip healthy daily habits that count year round. Growing Smiles Summer smile tips: 💧 Stay hydrated Water's best for your mouth and supports healthy saliva flow— your mouth’s secret helper and natural defence against acids and bacteria. 🍓Eat & Drink well Aim to eat at mealtimes only and avoid grazing. Watch out for sugar in snacks and drinks between meals and before bedtime. 🪥Don’t skip the basics Brush 2 daily with fluoride toothpaste. Clean between teeth daily. Spit after brushing but don't rinse with water. 🕶️Don't miss your lips Sun protection's not just for skin — lips can be affected by UV exposure. Use SPF lip balm, especially outdoors. 🌱 Prevention is always worth it Healthy habits are the foundations for health. They help reduce the need for more complex treatment. Better for oral health, overall health and wellbeing. Visit GrowingSmiles,co.uk and learn how we can help you help yourself have a healthier smile for life. We support building healthy habits through personal oral health coaching and products recommended by dental professionals. #SummerSolstice #OralHealth #HealthySmiles #PreventiveCare #SmileSmart #growingsmilesuk
Check-Up Tuesday: Have You Checked Your Mouth This Month? Make a monthly 2 minute mouth check part of your self-care routine. 👀 Look – red or white patches ✋ Feel – lumps or swellings Think? 3 weeks or longer? 📞 Act – contact your dentist or GP if concerned If it doesn't look or feel right, don't wait - self care isn't selfish. If in doubt, get checked out. Learn more https://growingsmiles.co.uk/healthy-tips-for-happy-teeth-and-oral-health/mouth-cancer-2/ #CheckUpTuesday #MouthCancerAwareness #SelfCheck #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #OralHealth #GrowingSmilesUK #LookFeelCheck #MouthCancer #HealthyMouthHealthyBody
Two new videos designed to support neurodiverse children and young people look after their teeth and gums have been launched by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Designed to support the oral health of #autisticchildren and young people (#CYP). The first supports good oral care at home. The second offers support when planning a visit to the dentist. View at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhGcFhTMwok and www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zszu278NQE Growing Smiles #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #PreventionIsBetterThanCure
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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