The cause of FCOD is unknown, and it does not usually run in families. It mainly occurs in middle aged women of African American and Asian descent. The number, size, and shape of the lesions can be different from person to person. Occasionally the lesions expand or get infected and may cause discomfort, pain, or mild disfigurement. Treatment for this condition is observation and avoiding infections of the mouth and teeth. The long-term outlook for people with FCOD is good.

Usually florid cemento-osseous dysplasia causes no symptoms. It is often found by accident while getting dental x-rays for some other purpose. Occasionally however, the lesions get infected and may expand causing discomfort, pain, and/or mild disfigurement.

The cause of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) is not known.

Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) doesn't typically run in families. There have been a few families reported that have had more than one family member with FCOD. In these families, the condition occurs at younger ages and the lesions grow faster than in FCOD seen in people with no family history of the condition.

In most people, florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) does not require treatment. People with this condition should be followed with dental x-rays every 2-3 years. In addition, because infections are difficult to treat in people with FCOD, sometimes people with FCOD take antibiotics to help prevent infections. If someone with FCOD does get an infection of the jaw, treatment may include surgery to clean out the infection.

People with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) do not usually have any symptoms from their condition. FCOD makes people more likely to get infections in the teeth and jaw. It is difficult to treat those infections with antibiotics and surgery may be necessary to remove the infection. The long-term outlook for people with this condition is generally good.