Oral ulcers are painful mouth sores affecting the gingiva, tongue, and cheeks. Learn about causes, types, and when prompt dental evaluation matters.

Oral mucositis causes painful inflammation and ulceration of the mouth’s lining, most often from cancer therapy. Learn its causes, symptoms, and how it’s managed.

Occlusal interference disrupts jaw movement and stresses teeth, the periodontal ligament, and the TMJ. Learn types, signs, and how it’s treated.

Oral cancer affects the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, and oral tissues. Learn the risk factors, warning signs, and why early dental screening saves lives.

Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis causes rapid destruction of gingiva, periodontal ligament, and bone. Learn its causes, risk factors, and treatment.

Oral dysplasia involves premalignant cell changes in the oral mucosa that may progress to cancer. Understand grades, causes, and management options.

Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa. Learn its types, symptoms, malignant risk, and how dentists diagnose and manage it.

Oral fibrous hyperplasia is a benign connective tissue overgrowth in the oral cavity caused by chronic irritation. Learn causes, signs, and treatment.

Hyperdontia is the presence of supernumerary teeth beyond the normal dental count. Learn about types, clinical effects, and when extraction is recommended.

Oral Herpes Simplex is a common HSV-1 viral infection causing painful cold sores and oral lesions. Learn the signs, dental implications, and treatment options.