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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease: A common childhood viral illness
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a contagious childhood viral illness causing mouth ulcers and rashes. Here's how to recognise it and care for your child at home.
Updated 24 May 2026
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) cover a wide range of jaw joint and muscle problems. Here's how to recognise the signs and what helps without surgery.
Updated 24 May 2026
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune condition causing dry mouth and dry eyes, with a high risk of dental decay. Here's how it's diagnosed and managed at the dentist.
Updated 24 May 2026
What Is a Periodontal Abscess?
A periodontal abscess is a pus collection from gum disease in a deep gum pocket. Here's how it differs from a tooth abscess and how it's treated.
Updated 24 May 2026
Pericoronitis: gum infection around a partially erupted wisdom tooth
Pericoronitis is gum inflammation around an erupting wisdom tooth. Here's how to recognise the flare-up, what helps at home and when removal is the answer.
Updated 24 May 2026
Gingivitis: Why Your Gums Bleed When You Brush
Gingivitis is the early, reversible stage of gum disease. Here's how to spot the signs and the steps that get gums back to healthy in one to two weeks.
Updated 24 May 2026
Chronic Periodontitis
Chronic periodontitis is a long-term inflammatory gum disease that slowly destroys the bone holding teeth in place. Here's how to recognise and control it.
Updated 24 May 2026
Acute Necrotising Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
ANUG (acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis) is a painful gum infection often linked to smoking, stress and poor hygiene. Here's how to recognise and treat it.
Updated 24 May 2026