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A Guide To Fluoride

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A Guide To Fluoride

Fluoride is an important component of teeth & can help to protect an improve oral health. Read on to understand everything there is to know abo...

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Are Bamboo Toothbrushes More Environmentally Friendly?

Sustainable oral care is on the rise. Read on to understand the benefits of bamboo toothbrushes for dental care, the environment and overall mouthc...

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ARE TOOTHPASTE TUBES RECYCLABLE?

Toothpaste is an essential part of life- it’s the best way to care for your lovely smile and as a result we use an awful lot of it. Ensuring that t...

Dry Lips

What do Lip Balms do?

The purpose of a lip balm is to protect the lips but how do they do that and how do we use lip balms to get the best results?

dental-care

ARE NATURAL TOOTHPASTES BETTER?

Many of us want to know if natural toothpastes are effective at keeping teeth healthy. We explore this frequently asked question.

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10 Things You Should Know About Toothpaste

We debunk the facts behind popular toothpaste claims and which ingredients matter the most. Here are the 10 things you should know about toothpaste.

how to use

How to use mouthwash – The do’s and the don’ts

If you’re looking to freshen your breath, Waken have a selection of mouthwashes to choose from but a lot of us are still aren’t sure how to use mou...

bad breath

The Best Mouthwash Flavours For Bad Breath

When searching for the best mouthwash flavours, you will probably be considering what the ideal products are to help freshen breath or freshen bad ...

bad breath

Can you use mouthwash for gum problems?

In addition to brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day, adding an alcohol-free mouthwash like Waken’s mouthwashes into your routine can actual...

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How to use mouthwash

How to use mouthwash is a question we get a lot! We always advise that you follow the instructions on the packaging of any mouthwash you chose to u...

covid-19

Could Mouthwash Protect You from Coronavirus?

There has been a lot of information and misinformation of the role of mouthwash in protecting people from coronavirus. This appears to have come...

climate change

How can I reduce my carbon emissions?

We hear a lot these days about ‘carbon emissions’, carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) or even methane gas (CH4). This is often with regards to the worr...