diseases, infections, and oral lesions
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Basic -- A painful pocket of infection near a tooth root or in the gums, causing swelling and sometimes a bad taste. It needs treatment right away.Advanced -- A fast-moving form of gum disease that can cause serious bone loss in younger patients.Intermediate -- A common small, painful sore inside the mouth (canker sore).Basic -- Tooth decay that creates a cavity in the tooth.Intermediate -- A long-term infection around the tip of a tooth root that may not always hurt but shows on an x-ray.Intermediate -- Advanced gum disease that damages the bone and support around the teeth over time.Advanced -- A bright red patch in the mouth that is more likely to be precancerous or cancerous.Intermediate -- A small, firm bump in the mouth caused by chronic irritation, like cheek or lip biting.Intermediate -- A harmless condition where smooth red patches with white edges move around on the tongue.Basic -- Early gum disease that makes gums red, swollen, and likely to bleed — but fully reversible with cleaning.Intermediate -- A harmless condition where the top of the tongue looks hairy or dark because the tiny bumps have grown long and picked up stains.Intermediate -- Cold sores or fever blisters that come back on the lips.Intermediate -- A persistent white patch in the mouth that does not wipe off and needs checking because some can be precancerous.Intermediate -- A white line on the inside of the cheek where the teeth meet, usually from rubbing or sucking on the cheek.Intermediate -- Extra bone bumps on the inside of the lower jaw, often on both sides.Intermediate -- A harmless, fluid-filled bump on the inside of the lip or mouth caused by a blocked or injured salivary gland.Intermediate -- A yeast or fungal infection in the mouth that can cause white patches or redness and soreness.Advanced -- The most common type of mouth cancer that can appear as a sore, lump, or red/white patch that does not heal.Intermediate -- An infection around a dental implant that causes bone loss and bleeding gums.Intermediate -- Advanced gum disease that damages the bone and tissue holding your teeth in place — and is not fully reversible.Intermediate -- White, cottage cheese-like patches in the mouth that can be wiped away, often leaving a red area.Intermediate -- When the nerve inside the tooth dies, often after a bad toothache or injury.Intermediate -- Inflammation of the nerve inside the tooth that causes toothache, often from a deep cavity.Advanced -- A fluid-filled sac that develops at the tip of a dead tooth's root.Intermediate -- A tendency to keep getting canker sores in the mouth from time to time.Intermediate -- A harmless extra bone bump in the middle of the roof of the mouth.Intermediate -- A sore in the mouth caused by biting, sharp foods, or other injury that usually heals after the cause is removed.