03/20/2026
This coming Friday is World Oral Health Day. We are using it to highlight how TSC can affect the mouth and teeth in a few different ways.
People living with TSC may have overgrowth of the gums (called ‘fibromas’) or grooves where enamel is weaker (‘dental pits’). Fibromas generally do not cause issues, though they can be irritating depending on their location. Dental pits are very common in people living with TSC and are at risk of causing cavities. Therefore, it is important that extra time and care is taken to ensure good oral health in people living with TSC. This includes regular brushing (at least twice a day) and daily flossing, as well as frequent dental check ups.
Please share this post far and wide so that your friends, family and colleagues can learn more about TSC and how it affects those living with the condition. Together, we can push for TSC to be on the radar of more people, which will help increase research and support for those with the condition