NHS A&A Oral Health Improvement

23/10/2025

Congratulations to Janette from Calediona Care Home on successfully completing her Caring For Smiles credit-rated training 🙌🦷🌟!

Your dedication to promoting oral health and supporting residents will make a real difference ❤️.

🦷🤔 Interested in our training? Contact: oralhealthimprovementteam@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

22/10/2025

🦷 Need to see a dentist but not sure where to start?

Check out our handy flow chart below to guide you through accessing dental services in Ayrshire & Arran!

📱 For a live list of NHS dental practices accepting new patients, download our Dental App:
🔍 Search NHS Ayrshire & Arran in your app store➡ Download➡ Select Dental
🌐 Or visit our website for more info: 👉 Dental Services - https://www.nhsaaa.net/services/services-a-z/dental-care/

22/10/2025

What a team 👏. The OHI team attend Care and Share once per month, helping attendees register with dental services and provide free oral health products 🦷🌟

The Ayr Advertiser salutes Care & Share's 'team of quiet heroes' - read more about it here; https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/25530242.ayrs-care-share-volunteers-celebrated-special-lunch/.

21/10/2025

🎃🍏 Halloween Countdown – Week 3: Healthy Treats, Happy Teeth! 🍏🎃

Halloween doesn’t have to mean sugar overload! There are plenty of fun and tasty snacks that are kind to your teeth and still spooky enough for the season.

👻🦷These snacks are perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or just some Halloween fun at home – and they help keep those sugar monsters away! 💪

21/10/2025

Davina & Hazel had a busy day last week Ayrshire Leisure Playtimes event at Loudoun Leisure Centre. Our newest team member "Sparkles" the unicorn was a great favourite with the children. 🦄 🪥

20/10/2025

🦷 Mouth Cancer Awareness 🦷

Mouth cancer can affect anyone, and early detection is key. Regular dental check-ups and being aware of the signs can make all the difference.

🔍 Know the signs:
Persistent mouth ulcers.
Lumps or thickening in the mouth or neck.
Red or white patches in the mouth.
Difficulty swallowing or speaking

🚫 Reduce your risk:
Quit smoking and avoid to***co products.
Limit alcohol intake.
Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Practice good oral hygiene.
Attend regular dental check-ups.

🗣️ Be and encourage others to do the same. Together, we can raise awareness and help prevent mouth cancer.

17/10/2025

🦷 Baby’s First Teeth – Eruption Timeline Guide!

🦷 Ever wondered when your baby’s teeth will start to appear? This colourful chart shows the typical eruption ages for each type of baby tooth – top and bottom! 👶 Most children will have a full set of 20 baby teeth by age 3!

Oral Health Tip:
⭐Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears using a soft brush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste.
⭐Register your baby with the dentist, and get a check-up appointment by age 1.

📲 Save this chart and share with other parents!

15/10/2025

🧃🍭 Rethink Your Sugary Drinks – Protect Your Smile!

🦷✨Did you know some popular drinks contain up to 10 teaspoons of sugar? 😱
Too much sugar can lead to tooth decay. This chart shows how your favourite beverages stack up! Let’s sip smart this Halloween and all year round!

Our top tip:
⭐Keep sugary snacks and drinks to meal times.
⭐Plain milk and water are the safest drinks for our teeth.

13/10/2025

🎃🦷 Halloween Countdown – Week 2:

Beware the Sugar Monsters! 🦷🎃As the spooky season creeps closer, so do the sugar monsters! 👻🍬Our hot topic this month is tooth decay.

🧛‍♂️ Scary Fact: Every time we eat or drink something sugary, the bacteria in our mouths produce acid that attacks our enamel for up to 1 hour! 😱

🦷 Top Tips to Keep Teeth Safe This Halloween:
👉Stick to meal times for sweet treats and drinks 🍭
👉Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
👉Visit your dentist regularly 🏥

10/10/2025

🧠💚 World Mental Health Day – October 10th 💚🧠

Mental health and oral health are closely connected. When we’re feeling low, stressed, or anxious, it can affect how we care for our teeth — leading to issues like gum disease, tooth decay, and dry mouth.This World Mental Health Day, let’s raise awareness and support each other. A healthy mind helps build a healthy smile!

😁🪥Oral Health Tip:Brush twice a day, floss daily, and don’t skip your dental check-ups — even when life feels overwhelming. Small steps make a big difference.

10/10/2025

🎉 School’s Out for the October Break! 🎉

A huge thank you to all our amazing establishments and children for your fantastic participation in the Childsmile Programme so far! 🦷💙

We hope you all have a fun-filled and relaxing break! While you're enjoying the holidays, don’t forget:

✨ Brush your teeth twice a day – morning and night
🍬 Try to keep sugary snacks and drinks to mealtimes only
💧 Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
😁 And of course, keep showing off those brilliant smiles!

Have the best time during your school holiday – we can’t wait to see you all again after the break! 😄⭐

08/10/2025

🦷✨ Top 3 Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay ✨🦷

Tooth decay might be common, but it’s totally preventable! Here are the Oral Health Foundation’s top 3 ways to keep your smile strong and healthy.