Overview

Disorders of the oral cavity may be caused by local conditions affecting the oral mucosa or teeth, or they may be manifestations of systemic diseases such as cancer, coeliac disease or Crohn’s disease. For this reason, most patients should also be assessed by a dentist.

Prevalence

• Disorders of the oral cavity are relatively common.

Common Causes

• Dental problems, including apical periodontitis, pulp necrosis and wisdom tooth eruption
• Gum disease, including periodontitis
• Sinusitis
• Herpes infection
• Crohn’s disease
• Coeliac disease
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
• Sjögren’s syndrome
• Diabetes mellitus
• Thyroid disorders
• Other causes

How We Can Help

One of our ENT specialists can carry out a comprehensive examination to establish an accurate diagnosis and initiate the appropriate treatment. You can also arrange a consultation with one of our dentists.

We follow standardised clinical procedures and use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure that our patients receive a thorough and timely assessment.