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What Is Fluorosis? The White Spots on Teeth From Too Much Fluoride Exposure

Your teeth have white patches or streaks that are not decay. Fluorosis is what happens when developing teeth are exposed to too much fluoride. It is usually mild and purely cosmetic. Here is what to know.

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What Is Cementoblastoma? The Rare Benign Tumour Connected to a Tooth Root

You've been told you have a cementoblastoma — a rare tumour connected to a tooth root. Despite the word tumour, it's almost always benign. Here's what it is and how it's treated.

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What Is an Odontogenic Keratocyst? The Jaw Cyst That Requires Special Attention

Your X-ray showed a cyst in your jaw called an odontogenic keratocyst. It has a name that sounds serious. Here's what it actually is, why it needs monitoring, and what happens next.

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What Is a Tooth Pick Granuloma? The Lesion That Forms After Tooth Trauma

You had a knock to your tooth years ago. Now there's a spot on your gum that keeps appearing. That could be a tooth pick granuloma — a response to past dental trauma. Here's what to know.

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What Is Tooth Autotransplantation? Moving One of Your Own Teeth to Fill a Gap

You've lost a tooth. An implant isn't suitable. Could one of your own teeth be moved to fill the gap? That's tooth autotransplantation — and it's a genuine clinical option in the right cases.

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What Is a Gummy Smile? Treatment Options When Too Much Gum Shows

You show more gum than you'd like when you smile. It's called a gummy smile — and there are several treatment options depending on what's causing it. Here's what your dentist can do.

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What Is a Fissured Tongue? The Condition That Gives Your Tongue a Cracked Appearance

Your tongue has deep cracks or grooves across its surface. Its called a fissured tongue — and while it looks unusual, its usually harmless and often runs in families. Heres what to know.

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What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome? The Chronic Condition That Causes a Burning Tongue With No Obvious Cause

Your tongue or the inside of your mouth burns — every day, sometimes for months. Youve had tests and nothing obvious has been found. Burning mouth syndrome is a recognised condition even when no cause is identified.

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What Is Oral Lichen Planus? The Chronic Inflammatory Condition That Affects the Mouth Lining

Youve been diagnosed with oral lichen planus — a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the lining of your mouth. It cant be cured but it can be managed. Heres what it is and how its treated.

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What Is Geographic Tongue? The Harmless Condition That Looks Alarming

There are smooth, red patches on your tongue that keep changing shape. It looks strange. Your dentist called it geographic tongue. Despite the name, its completely benign — but it can be uncomfortable. Heres what to know.

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What Is a Leukaemia Ulcer? The Mouth Sore That Can Be a Warning Sign of Blood Cancer

You have a mouth ulcer that wont heal. Youve also noticed unusual bleeding or gum swelling. In rare cases, persistent oral symptoms can be an early sign of something more serious — including blood cancer. Heres what to watch for.

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What Is an Oral Biopsy? When Dentists Take a Sample of Oral Tissue

Your dentist found something unusual and wants to take a small sample of tissue for testing. That's an oral biopsy. It sounds worrying — but in most cases it's a routine diagnostic procedure. Here's what to expect.

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