A splint is not finished the day it is fitted. A specialist explains why an occlusal splint needs adjusting at follow-up appointments and why those visits matter.

Referred from your Oral Medicine Specialist to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon? Learn what it means, why it happens, and how your care stays collaborative throughout. | Perth Oral Medicine

Jaw pain, clicking, and locking are among the most underreported problems patients simply learn to live with. You don't have to. A specialist explains what TMJ dysfunction is, what drives it, and the treatments that help.

Occlusal splint care matters. How you clean, store and handle your splint affects how well it works — and how long it lasts. A specialist's guide

You have eaten chilli your whole life without a second thought. Then one day it burns differently — sharper, more localised, lingering. Or acidic things sting, rough textures feel abrasive, and foods you once enjoyed now cause enough discomfort that you avoid them.A change in how your mouth responds to different foods is worth paying attention to.Why would this happen?Spicy food activates pain receptors rather than causing physical damage. In a healthy mouth, this produces fa

Persistent mouth ulcers, dry mouth, jaw pain, or white patches? An oral medicine specialist may be exactly who you need. Learn what oral medicine is and when to seek help.

A clicking jaw is common, but not always harmless. Learn what causes jaw clicking, when it needs attention, and how treatment can help.

Always have a dry mouth? Learn the common causes of xerostomia, why it harms your teeth, and how Perth Oral Medicine can help you find relief.