General oral & maxillofacial surgery
When a Tooth Shows Up on the Skin
Some problems that look like skin conditions actually start in a tooth. When the source is treated, the skin heals.
Before Treatment 
After Treatment
The lesion on the face was not treated on the skin, but at the tooth that caused it. An accurate diagnosis avoids unnecessary treatments.
This information is for general education and does not replace a medical consultation. Results vary between patients; suitability can only be determined after an individual clinical assessment. Images are published with the patient's consent.