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  • Tooth decay

    Find out about tooth decay, including the symptoms, when to see a dentist, how it’s treated and how it can be prevented.

  • 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.

  • Knocked-out tooth

    Find out more about how to save a knocked-out tooth 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.

  • Chipped, broken or cracked tooth

    Find out how a dentist can treat a chipped, broken or cracked tooth.

  • How and when to take tranexamic acid

    NHS medicines information on dosage for tranexamic acid, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.

  • How and when to use chlorhexidine

    NHS medicines information on dosage for chlorhexidine, how to use it and what to do if you miss a dose or use too much.

  • Using benzydamine with other medicines and herbal supplements

    NHS medicines information on possible interactions with benzydamine and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements

  • 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.