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Physiological Oral Pigmentation: A normal harmless brown colour of the gums
Physiological oral pigmentation is a normal symmetrical brown colour of the gums and mouth lining seen in many people with darker skin. It is harmless. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
18 May 2026
Amelogenesis Imperfecta: When enamel doesn't form properly
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary defect of tooth enamel that produces thin, pitted or discoloured teeth from the time they erupt. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
18 May 2026
Tooth Wear (Attrition, Erosion, Abrasion and Abfraction): The four causes of tooth surface loss
Tooth wear covers attrition, erosion, abrasion and abfraction — four ways the surface of teeth can be lost over time. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
17 May 2026
Internal Tooth Resorption (Pink Tooth of Mummery): When a tooth dissolves from within
Internal tooth resorption is when the dentine inside a tooth dissolves from within. It is often silent until a pink spot appears or an X-ray finds it. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
17 May 2026
Cracked Tooth Syndrome: Why does my tooth hurt when I bite?
A cracked tooth often produces sharp pain on biting and sensitivity to cold, even when no crack is visible. Learn how dentists find and treat it. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026
Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia (PVL): A high-risk oral white patch
Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia is a rare but high-risk form of oral leukoplakia with multiple persistent white patches that often progress to oral cancer. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026
Erythroplakia: A velvety red patch that needs urgent assessment
Erythroplakia is a velvety red patch in the mouth that almost always carries severe dysplasia or early cancer on biopsy. It needs urgent assessment. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026
Drug-Induced Oral Ulceration: when a medication causes mouth sores
Drug-induced oral ulceration happens when a medication triggers mouth sores. Here's how it looks, the common culprits, and when to see a dentist. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
14 May 2026