India, Jan. 24 -- Endometriosis is often thought of as a condition that begins and ends in the pelvis - but what if the first warning signs show up somewhere far more unexpected, like the dentist's chair?

Still vastly under-researched, endometriosis is a complex, body-wide disease, and science is only beginning to uncover the full extent of where and how it can manifest. In rare but documented cases, endometrioid tissue has even been found in the mouth, highlighting just how far-reaching the condition can be - and why paying attention to seemingly unrelated symptoms may matter more than we realise.

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, is shedding light on the emerging link between oral health and endome...