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Reversible Pulpitis

Reversible pulpitis is short, sharp tooth sensitivity that fades once the trigger is removed. Here's how it differs from irreversible pulpitis and how it's treated.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Phoenix Abscess

A phoenix abscess is a sudden flare-up of a previously quiet periapical lesion. Here's why it happens and how it's treated.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Irreversible Pulpitis

Irreversible pulpitis is the spontaneous, lingering tooth pain stage of decay. Here's how to recognise it and the urgent treatment options.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Decay

Condensing Osteitis (Focal Sclerosing Osteomyelitis)

Condensing osteitis is dense bone on a dental X-ray, usually around a tooth with chronic pulp inflammation. Here's why it forms and how it's treated.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Lumps

Traumatic Fibroma (Fibrous Epulis): The most common oral mouth lump

A traumatic fibroma is a firm pink lump in the mouth from cheek-biting or a rough denture edge. Here's how it forms and how it's removed.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Residual Cyst: A leftover dental cyst explained

A residual cyst forms at the site of a tooth removed years ago, when its cyst lining was not fully cleared. Here's how it's found and treated.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Odontogenic Keratocyst

An odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a benign jaw cyst with a higher chance of recurrence than most. Here's how it's diagnosed, treated and followed up.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Ludwig's Angina

Ludwig's angina is a serious, rapidly spreading neck infection from a dental source. Recognise the warning signs early and seek urgent care.

Updated 24 May 2026

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