Finding a lump, bump, or unusual patch inside your mouth can be an unsettling experience. Your tongue runs over something that was not there before, and your mind starts to wonder. Is it serious? Has it been there longer than you realised? Should you be worried? The first thing worth knowing is that oral growths are far more common than most people think. Many of them are completely harmless, and a good number will resolve on their own or with straightforward treatment. But b

If you have dental implants, you probably went through a fair amount of thought and planning before getting them placed. So when you hear a term like peri-implantitis for the first time, it can feel unsettling. You might wonder whether something has gone wrong, or whether your implants are at risk. Peri-implantitis is a condition that affects the tissue and bone around a dental implant. It does not happen to everyone, but it is something that implant patients should be aware