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  • Mouth ulcers

    Find out about mouth ulcers, including what they look like, what causes them, how to treat them, and how to avoid getting them.

  • Leukoplakia

    Leukoplakia is a white patch that develops in the mouth. The condition is usually painless but is closely linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer.

  • Knocked-out tooth

    A knocked-out tooth can usually be saved by putting it back in place or in milk as soon as possible, before seeing a dentist.

  • Gum disease

    Find out more about gum disease, including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and how to prevent it.

  • Dental abscess

    Find out more about dental abscesses, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how they’re treated, and how to prevent them.

  • Wisdom tooth removal - How it's performed

    Find out how a dentist or a specialist surgeon working in a hospital removes a wisdom tooth or teeth.

  • Trigeminal neuralgia - Diagnosis

    Find out how trigeminal neuralgia is diagnosed. As the pain is often felt in the jaw, teeth or gums, many people often visit a dentist initially, rather than a GP.

  • Root canal treatment - How it is performed

    Read about what happens in root canal treatment, how long it takes, and how successful it is.

  • Tests and next steps for mouth cancer

    Find out how mouth cancer is diagnosed, including what tests you might need to have and how long it takes to get the results.

  • Symptoms of mouth cancer

    Find out about the symptoms of mouth cancer and when to get medical help.