Over-the-counter gels provide temporary pain relief for both minor and moderate cankers. They feature an anesthetic called benzocaine that numbs the affected area. They also shield the canker from ...

Culton and Myers stressed the importance of raising awareness about these rare diseases and of getting more physicians and ...

Abscess If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria ...

Discover why mouth rashes might be warning signs of underlying conditions, when to seek medical help, and effective treatment strategies for optimal oral.

A woman is urging people not to ignore mouth ulcers that don't go away - after hers turned out to be cancer and she needed 6cm of her tongue cut off. Helen Keough noticed a new ulcer had appeared ...

A study reveals that elevated salivary microvesicles could serve as biomarkers for non-healing oral ulcers and oral cancer.

Yes, it is possible for frequent or severe acid reflux to cause sore patches, or lesions, in the mouth. These can occur on the gums, tongue, or palate. More common conditions that cause mouth ...

For some, chemo mouth can result in mouth sores and other uncomfortable symptoms, like a limited ability to eat, drink or even speak, according to experts. In an on-camera interview with Fox News ...