If you’re among the 36% of Americans afraid of the dentist, it’s time to ask yourself which is scarier — the thought of a cleaning or missing the chance to catch oral cancer before it’s too late?

Canker sores are painful ulcers that form inside your mouth. The sores can affect daily habits like eating and drinking. Experts recommend key practices like regular teeth brushing and flossing to ...

Whether it’s discomfort while chewing, a sore tongue, or a burning sensation, many of us have experienced some sort of pain in our mouths. But what could be causing it? Mouth pain has many possible ...

A mouth ulcer that does not heal within two weeks should not be ignored, as it can be an early warning sign of mouth or ...

Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are painful lesions that develop inside the mouth, on the tongue, or along the inner cheeks. They can make eating, drinking, and even speaking uncomfortable.

While you’re receiving treatment for cancer, some of the drugs you take can cause painful sores to develop inside your mouth. You can also get them if you’ve had a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant ...

They can scupper your sleep, make mealtimes miserable and turn your favourite hot drink into an instrument of torture. Even holding a simple conversation can often be agony. Mouth ulcers, it’s fair to ...

A bump or sore on the roof of the mouth can result from a burn or injury. It may also be a canker sore or cyst, or it may be a sign of an infection, such as candidiasis or hand, foot, and mouth ...

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