Conditions Library
Specialist-authored guides to oral disease
Plain-English, clinically reviewed guides to the conditions that sit at the medicine–dentistry interface and benefit from dedicated specialist evaluation — written and updated by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology, HOD Dentistry at K.J. Somaiya Medical College Mumbai and PhD scholar at MUHS.
Oral Cancer
Mouth Cancer Symptoms
Mouth cancer symptoms explained by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology, Mumbai. Early signs, red flags, screening. Book a specialist review.
Read the guide →Oral Cancer (Early Stage)
Early Signs of Oral Cancer
The 10 earliest signs of oral cancer, by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Self-exam steps, risk factors, when to book a screening in Mumbai or Ambarnath.
Read the guide →Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS, PhD scholar in TMJ research. Jaw pain, clicking, locking — diagnosis, splints, physio. Book in Mumbai or Ambarnath.
Read the guide →Bruxism
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Specialist bruxism guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS, PhD scholar in TMJ research. Sleep vs awake grinding, splints, Botox, behavioural therapy. Book today.
Read the guide →Oral Leukoplakia and White Mucosal Lesions
White Patches in the Mouth
Specialist guide to white patches in the mouth by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Leukoplakia, lichen planus, thrush — when to worry, when to biopsy.
Read the guide →Oral Lichen Planus
Oral Lichen Planus
Oral lichen planus guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Lacy white patches, burning, erosive form, malignant risk, modern treatment in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Primary vs secondary BMS, hidden causes, neuropathic treatment. Book in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Oral Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia
Specialist leukoplakia guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Types, malignant transformation risk, when to biopsy, treatment. Book in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Oral Erythroplakia
Erythroplakia
Erythroplakia is the most dangerous oral lesion. Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine, explains why a red patch needs urgent biopsy. Book within days.
Read the guide →Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF)
OSMF guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Areca nut cause, clinical stages, mouth-opening loss, intralesional therapy. Book in Mumbai or Ambarnath.
Read the guide →Benign Migratory Glossitis
Geographic Tongue
Specialist guide to geographic tongue by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Why patches migrate, flare triggers, when treatment helps. Reassurance & care.
Read the guide →Oral Candidiasis
Oral Thrush (Candidiasis)
Specialist guide to oral thrush by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Pseudomembranous, erythematous and hyperplastic forms, hidden causes, antifungals.
Read the guide →Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Recurrent Mouth Ulcers
Recurrent mouth ulcers guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Minor, major and herpetiform aphthae, hidden systemic causes, what works. Book in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Xerostomia
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Specialist xerostomia guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Drug causes, Sjogren's, dental consequences, sialogogues. Book a dry-mouth clinic in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Halitosis
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Specialist halitosis guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Why mouthwash isn't enough, intra-oral vs ENT sources, structured treatment. Book in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Why it gets mistaken for toothache, diagnosis, carbamazepine, surgical options. Mumbai.
Read the guide →Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
Atypical Facial Pain
Atypical facial pain guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Stop the cycle of unnecessary dental work, start neuropathic treatment. Book in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Sialolithiasis
Salivary Gland Stones
Salivary gland stones guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Mealtime swelling, ultrasound, sialendoscopy, surgical options. Book in Mumbai or Ambarnath.
Read the guide →Oral Mucocele
Mucocele
Specialist mucocele guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Why mucoceles keep recurring, when to excise, prevent recurrence. Book in Ambarnath or Mumbai.
Read the guide →Lingua Villosa Nigra
Black Hairy Tongue
Black hairy tongue guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Why papillae elongate, what stains them, how to clear it in 2–4 weeks. Reassurance & treatment.
Read the guide →Herpes Simplex Labialis
Cold Sores (Oral Herpes)
Cold sores and oral herpes guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Primary vs recurrent HSV-1, antivirals, prevention, suppressive therapy. Book in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Pemphigus Vulgaris
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Pemphigus vulgaris guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Why the mouth is the first site, biopsy with immunofluorescence, modern immunosuppression.
Read the guide →Gingival Bleeding
Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. When it's gingivitis, when it's periodontitis, when it's a systemic warning. Book in Mumbai.
Read the guide →Dentine Hypersensitivity
Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. Why cold air hurts, desensitising paste, technique fixes, when sensitivity hides a crack.
Read the guide →Pericoronitis
Wisdom Tooth Pain
Wisdom tooth pain and pericoronitis guide by Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay, MDS Oral Medicine. When to remove, when not to, acute episode management. Book in Mumbai.
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