General Oral HealthRoutine
Bad Breath
Persistent unpleasant mouth odor often linked to bacteria, food or dry mouth.
Unpleasant mouth odorBad taste in mouthDry or coated tongue
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Learn about 16 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 4
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 2
Gaps from lost teeth and crooked or crowded bites that affect look and function.
Teeth Conditions 4
Everyday tooth problems like decay, cracks, sensitivity and staining that affect comfort.
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Cracked Tooth
A crack or fracture in a tooth that may cause sharp pain when chewing.
Sharp pain when bitingSensitivity to temperatureIntermittent discomfort
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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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Gingivitis
Early, reversible gum inflammation causing redness and bleeding when brushing.
Bleeding when brushingRed or swollen gumsTender 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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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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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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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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Periodontitis
Advanced gum disease that damages the tissue and bone supporting the teeth.
Receding gumsLoose or shifting teethPersistent bad breath
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Teeth Grinding
Clenching or grinding teeth, often during sleep, that can wear teeth and strain the jaw.
Worn or flattened teethJaw soreness on wakingMorning headaches
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TMJ Disorder
Problems with the jaw joint causing pain, clicking or difficulty opening the mouth.
Jaw pain or achingClicking or poppingDifficulty opening wide
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Tooth Decay
Cavities form when plaque acids gradually break down and damage the tooth surface.
Toothache or achingSensitivity to sweetsVisible holes or pits
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Tooth Discoloration
Teeth that look yellow, stained or darkened from foods, drinks or aging.
Yellowing of teethSurface stainsDull or grey shade
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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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