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Bad Breath
Bad breath, or halitosis, is a persistent unpleasant mouth odour most often caused by bacteria, food, dry mouth or poor oral hygiene.
Unpleasant or foul mouth odourBad taste in the mouthDry mouth
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Learn about 29 common conditions — symptoms, causes and what to do — across 5 areas of oral health.
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General Oral Health 3
Common mouth-wide concerns such as bad breath, dry mouth and mouth ulcers.
Gum Conditions 5
Gum and supporting-tissue issues, from mild inflammation to advanced gum disease.
Jaw & TMJ 3
Jaw joint and muscle conditions causing pain, clicking, clenching or grinding.
Missing & Misaligned Teeth 3
Gaps from lost teeth and crooked or crowded bites that affect look and function.
Teeth Conditions 15
Everyday tooth problems like decay, cracks, sensitivity and staining that affect comfort.
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General Oral HealthRoutine
Dry Mouth
Reduced saliva that leaves the mouth feeling dry and can raise the risk of decay.
Persistent dry feelingSticky mouthDifficulty swallowing
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Mouth Ulcers
Small, painful sores inside the mouth that usually heal on their own within days.
Round white or grey soresPain when eatingRedness around the sore
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Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums are often an early warning sign of gum disease, though they can also stem from brushing too hard or other health factors.
Gums that bleed when brushing or flossingRed, swollen or tender gumsGums that look puffy along the gum line
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Gingivitis
Early, reversible inflammation of the gums that causes redness, swelling and bleeding when brushing.
Red, swollen gumsGums that bleed when brushing or flossingTender or sore gums
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Gum Abscess
A painful pocket of infection in the gum, often with swelling and throbbing.
Throbbing gum painSwelling of the gumBad taste in mouth
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Gum Recession
Gums pulling back from the teeth, exposing roots and making teeth look longer.
Teeth appear longerExposed tooth rootsIncreased sensitivity
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Periodontitis
Advanced gum disease that damages the tissue and bone supporting the teeth.
Receding gumsLoose or shifting teethPersistent bad breath
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Jaw Pain
Aching or tenderness in the jaw that can affect chewing, speaking or opening wide.
Aching along the jawDiscomfort when chewingMuscle tenderness
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Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is the clenching and grinding of teeth, often during sleep, which can wear the teeth and strain the jaw.
Grinding or clenching, often noticed during sleepWorn, flattened or chipped teethIncreased tooth sensitivity
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TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, causing jaw pain, clicking and difficulty opening the mouth.
Jaw pain or a dull ache near the earClicking, popping or grating joint noisesDifficulty or limited mouth opening
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Misaligned Teeth
Crooked, crowded or gapped teeth that affect appearance, bite and cleaning.
Crooked or crowded teethGaps between teethUneven bite
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Missing Teeth
Gaps from lost or extracted teeth that can affect chewing, speech and confidence.
Visible gapsDifficulty chewingShifting nearby teeth
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Tongue Thrusting
Tongue thrusting is the habit of pushing the tongue forward against or between the teeth while swallowing, speaking, or at rest.
Tongue visibly pushing against or between the front teethOpen bite where upper and lower front teeth do not meetProtruding or flared front teeth
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Attrition
Attrition is the gradual loss of tooth structure caused by tooth-to-tooth contact, most often linked to ageing.
Flattened or worn biting surfacesShortening of the teethIncreased tooth sensitivity
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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Rapid decay of a young child's teeth from frequent, prolonged exposure to sugary liquids, especially from a bottle at bedtime.
Decay on the upper front teethWhite or brown spots on the teethPitted or broken-down tooth surfaces
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Broken or Chipped Tooth
A broken or chipped tooth is a damaged tooth that needs prompt dental care to relieve pain and prevent infection or further breakage.
Visible chip, crack or missing piece of toothSharp or jagged edge felt with the tonguePain when biting or chewing
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Cracked Tooth
A crack or fracture in a tooth, sometimes too small to see, that can cause sharp pain when biting or chewing.
Sharp pain when biting or chewingPain that comes and goesSensitivity that ranges from mild to intense
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Dental Ankylosis
Dental ankylosis is the fusion of a tooth's root directly to the jawbone, which stops the tooth from erupting or moving normally.
Tooth that appears sunken or lower than neighbouring teethOpposing tooth over-erupting out of linePermanent tooth blocked from coming through
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Dental Erosion
Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth structure caused by acids, gradually wearing away the protective enamel.
Increased tooth sensitivity to hot, cold or sweetYellowing or discolouration as dentin shows throughSmooth, shiny patches on the enamel
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Dental Injury
Trauma to the teeth, gums or jaw from accidents, falls or sports, ranging from a small chip to a knocked-out tooth or fractured jaw.
Chipped or broken toothCracked tooth extending toward the gumTooth knocked loose or fully out
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Impacted Tooth
An impacted tooth is one, often a wisdom tooth, that cannot fully break through the gum because it is blocked by bone, tissue or another tooth.
Redness and swelling of the gum over the toothPain or aching in the jawBad breath or a bad taste
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Tooth Abrasion
Tooth abrasion is the mechanical wearing away of tooth structure by forces other than chewing, such as aggressive brushing or hard objects.
Notched or wedge-shaped grooves near the gumlineIncreased sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foodsExposed, yellowish dentine
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Tooth Abscess
A tooth abscess is a painful pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection at the root of a tooth or in the surrounding gum tissue.
Severe, throbbing toothachePain when chewing or bitingSensitivity to hot and cold
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Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is damage to the tooth caused by acids from plaque bacteria, which can form cavities in the enamel and deeper layers.
Toothache or spontaneous painSensitivity to hot, cold or sweet foodsVisible pits or holes in the tooth
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Tooth Discoloration
Tooth discolouration is staining or darkening of the teeth, appearing yellow, brown or spotted, from surface stains, internal changes or ageing.
Yellowing of the teethBrown or grey stainsWhite streaks or spots on the enamel
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Tooth Sensitivity
Short, sharp discomfort in teeth triggered by hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods.
Twinges with cold drinksDiscomfort from sweetsSensitivity to air
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Toothache
A toothache is pain in or around a tooth or jaw, usually signalling an underlying dental problem such as decay, infection, or injury.
Sharp, throbbing, or constant tooth painPain that worsens with chewingSensitivity to hot or cold
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Worn Teeth
Worn teeth occur when enamel is gradually lost through wear, leaving teeth sensitive, thinner, and more prone to decay and damage.
Increased sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foodsFlattened or shortened tooth surfacesRough, chipped, or thinning edges
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