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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
Contact Stomatitis and Oral Allergies — Why Your Mouth Reacts to Toothpaste, Gum or Dental Materials
Contact stomatitis is an allergic reaction in the mouth to dental materials, cosmetics or foods. Learn the triggers, how it's diagnosed, and how removing the cause clears it.
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
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta: Hereditary opalescent dentine
Dentinogenesis imperfecta gives teeth a translucent blue-grey colour and weakens them. Learn its types, link to brittle bone disease, and lifelong dental care.
Updated 24 May 2026
Dentin Dysplasia
Dentin dysplasia is a rare inherited disorder that gives teeth short roots or odd pulp shapes. Learn the types, diagnostic x-ray clues and long-term management.
Updated 24 May 2026
Dental Fluorosis (and Enamel Hypoplasia): Mottled enamel explained
Dental fluorosis is white flecking or brown staining of enamel from excess childhood fluoride. Learn how it's diagnosed and the cosmetic treatments that work.
Updated 24 May 2026