TEENS & STUDENTS · REAL QUESTIONS, CLEAR SCIENCE

Teen Health
Explainers

Honest, visual and age-appropriate guides to questions that can feel personal. Clear information, no judgement and no unnecessary alarm.

A teenager speaking with a healthcare professional beside an illustrated oral-health diagram

TEEN HEALTH EXPLAINER 01 · SEXUAL HEALTH

Can an STI Show Up in the Mouth?

A calm, clear guide to possible oral signs, transmission, prevention and when it is sensible to speak with a healthcare professional.Explore the topic →

Two teenagers with a scientific illustration of saliva, the throat and lymph nodes

TEEN HEALTH EXPLAINER 02 · SALIVA & INFECTION

Mononucleosis, Saliva and First Kisses

What the “kissing disease” really is, how it can spread and why tiredness, fever and a sore throat deserve attention.Explore the topic →

A teenager declining smoke and vapour beside an illustration connecting the mouth, lungs and heart

TEEN HEALTH EXPLAINER 03 · SMOKE, VAPOUR & HEALTH

Smoking and Vaping: What Changes?

Follow the effects from the mouth to the lungs, circulation and heart—and understand risk without scare tactics.Explore the topic →

A teenager discussing oral piercings with a dental professional beside an anatomical mouth illustration

TEEN HEALTH EXPLAINER 04 · PIERCINGS & ORAL CARE

Oral Piercings: Style, Healing and Risk

What tongue and lip jewellery can mean for teeth and gums, and how informed care can reduce avoidable problems.Explore the topic →

A sleeping teenager with scientific illustrations of the brain, jaw muscles, teeth and sleep cycle

TEEN HEALTH EXPLAINER 05 · SLEEP, STRESS & THE JAW

Sleep, Stress and Bruxism

Explore how stress, sleep and jaw-muscle activity can interact—and what teeth grinding does and does not mean.Explore the topic →

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