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Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: the mouth cancer your dentist is looking for
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common mouth cancer. Learn the warning signs, risk factors and why a non-healing ulcer should never be ignored.
Updated 24 May 2026
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: when canker sores keep coming back
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis causes painful canker sores in the mouth. Learn the three types, common triggers, and when to investigate for systemic disease.
Updated 24 May 2026
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: when the gums and mouth lining blister and erode
Mucous membrane pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease that scars the gums and eyes. Learn the oral signs, why ophthalmology is involved, and treatment options.
Updated 24 May 2026
Erythema Multiforme: when sudden mouth ulcers and crusted lips appear together
Erythema multiforme produces sudden lip crusting, painful mouth ulcers and target skin lesions. Learn the triggers (herpes, drugs), diagnosis and how it's treated.
Updated 24 May 2026
Deep Fungal Infections of the Mouth
Deep fungal infections produce chronic mouth ulcers that look like oral cancer. Learn the organisms, who's at risk, and the systemic antifungal treatments that work.
Updated 24 May 2026
Oral Manifestations of Crohn's Disease: how the mouth can show what the gut is doing
Crohn's disease causes mouth ulcers, lip swelling and cobblestoning. Learn the oral signs that sometimes appear before bowel symptoms and how the two are linked.
Updated 24 May 2026
External Tooth Resorption: When a root dissolves from the outside
External tooth resorption silently dissolves tooth structure from the outside. Learn the trauma and orthodontic triggers and how dentists diagnose and treat it.
Updated 24 May 2026
Enamel Hypoplasia: When teeth form with thin, pitted or marked enamel
Enamel hypoplasia is a permanent enamel defect from childhood illness or nutritional issues. Learn the causes, how it's diagnosed and the restorative options.
Updated 24 May 2026