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Acute Bacterial Sialadenitis: An infected salivary gland explained
Acute bacterial sialadenitis is a sudden infection of a salivary gland, often triggered by dehydration. Here's how to recognise it and the urgent treatment needed.
Updated 25 June 2026
What is pulp necrosis?
Pulp necrosis is the death of a tooth's inner nerve from decay, trauma or a crack. Here's how it's recognised, the discolouration it causes and how it's treated.
Updated 25 June 2026
Periapical Granuloma: What Is That Spot at the Tip of My Tooth Root?
A periapical granuloma is a small lesion at the tip of a tooth root from chronic pulp infection, usually painless and revealed on X-ray. Here's how it's treated.
Updated 25 June 2026
Periapical Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A periapical abscess is a pus collection at the tip of a tooth root, usually from a deeply decayed or dead tooth. Here's how it's recognised and treated.
Updated 25 June 2026
Dental Caries (Tooth Decay): Why teeth break down and how to stop it
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common chronic disease worldwide. Here's how it forms, the early signs and how it's prevented and treated.
Updated 25 June 2026
Dental Abscess and Cellulitis: When a Tooth Infection Spreads
A dental abscess can spread into the face and neck as cellulitis. Here's how to recognise the warning signs and when it becomes an emergency.
Updated 25 June 2026
Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis: when a child's first cold-sore virus hits the mouth
Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis is the first herpes infection, common in young children. Here's how to recognise it, ease symptoms and prevent spread.
Updated 25 June 2026
Varicella-Zoster — Chickenpox and Shingles
Varicella-zoster causes chickenpox in childhood and shingles later in life. Here's how it affects the mouth and the prompt treatment that limits damage.
Updated 25 June 2026