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Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cleft lip and palate are common congenital differences in the upper lip or roof of the mouth. Here's the staged team approach to surgery, dental and speech care.
Updated 25 June 2026
Hypodontia and Supernumerary Teeth: When teeth are missing or extra
Hypodontia is missing teeth that never formed; supernumerary teeth are extras beyond the normal set. Here's how each is diagnosed and managed at any age.
Updated 24 May 2026
Eruption Cyst (Eruption Hematoma): A soft bluish swelling over a new tooth
An eruption cyst is a harmless bluish bubble on the gum over an erupting tooth. Here's what causes it and why most need only reassurance, not treatment.
Updated 24 May 2026
Dens Invaginatus (Dens in Dente): A developmental tooth-within-a-tooth
Dens invaginatus is a developmental fold inside a tooth that can let bacteria reach the pulp early. Here's how it's spotted and sealed before infection.
Updated 24 May 2026
Dens Evaginatus (Talon Cusp): A small extra cusp explained
Dens evaginatus is a small extra cusp on a child's tooth that can fracture and expose the pulp. Here's how it's spotted and protected before complications.
Updated 24 May 2026