Why do some people have teeth missing?
Where does this information come from?
Information about dental treatment
BritishOrthodontic Society https://www.bos.org.uk
TheBritish Orthodontic Society is a charity that aims to improve thequality of orthodontic care for patients. This website will tell you more about braces and where to find treatment.
BritishSociety of Paediatric Dentistry https://www.bspd.co.uk/
The BritishSociety of Paediatric Dentistry is a charity that aims to improve the oral health of children in the UK. Thiswebsite will tell you more about children’s dentistry and how to look after children’s teeth.
BritishSociety of Restorative Dentistryhttps://www.bsrd.org.uk/
The British Society of Restorative Dentistry aims to promote high standards in Restorative Dentistry amongst all dentists. This website will tell you more about Restorative Dentistry and where to find treatment.
BritishSociety of Prosthodontics https://www.bsspd.org/
The British Society of Prosthodontics aims to advance research and education in the field of dental prosthetics for the benefit of the public. This website will tell you more about replacement of missing teeth andwhere to find treatment.
Support for conditions associated with missing teeth
CleftLip and Palate Association (CLAPA) https://www.clapa.com
Oftenpeople born with a cleft lip and palate have missing teeth. CLAPA isa UK-wide voluntary organisation specifically helping those with, andaffected by, cleft lip and palate. This website gives informationabout cleft lip and palate.
EctodermalDysplasia Society https://edsociety.co.uk
Lotsof missing teeth can be part of a condition called EctodermalDysplasia. The Ectodermal Dysplasia Society is a charity dedicated toimproving the health and well-being of people whose lives areaffected by Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED). This website gives informationabout Ectodermal Dysplasia.
General information about looking after your oral health
OralHealth Foundation https://www.dentalhealth.org
TheOral Health Foundation is a charity that aims to improve oral healthand wellbeing by provided impartial advice on all aspects of oralhealth. This website provides information about oral health andanswers questions about common dental problems.
TheNHS have general information about looking after your teeth and gums
Deliveringbetter oral health https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/ (PDF)
Thisis a toolkit produced by Public Health England for dentalprofessionals. It provides information about helping patients lookafter their oral health.
TheEatwell guide https://www.nhs.uk/
Thisis NHS information about eating a healthy diet.
BSPD:A practical guide to children’s teeth https://www.bspd.co.uk/ (PDF)
Thisis a resource produced by BSPD for parents to help them look aftertheir children’s teeth. It provides practical advice for differentaged children.