What Are the Common Oral Diseases?

Common oral diseases include aphthous ulcers, pulpitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral cancer. These conditions frequently affect the soft tissues within the oral cavity—such as inflammation or dental caries affecting the teeth—and treatment typically involves anti-inflammatory and analgesic measures; root canal therapy may be required when necessary. Oral mucosal diseases include aphthous ulcers, which are self-limiting, spontaneously resolving, and prone to recurrence. Oral cancer is a surface malignancy classified as a malignant tumor.