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 ...

Any sore or ulcer in your mouth that lasts longer than two weeks deserves professional attention. While many mouth sores result from accidental injuries like biting your cheek or burning your ...

A dentist has spoken out about the red-flag signs to look out for when it comes to oral cancer - which, as the NHS describes, ...

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

Occasionally, people with Crohn’s develop painful sores in the mouth called aphthous ulcers. These ulcers usually appear during a flare-up of intestinal inflammation. They can resemble the ...

If you have leukoplakia, you may get white sores or patches on your gums, as well as on the bottom of your mouth and inside your cheeks. Your tongue may also appear white. The possible causes of ...

SCIENTISTS reveal herpes warning as the virus could lead to dementia through a common sex act. A team at the University ...

Amazon says hundreds of people have bought this red light therapy device in the last month alone, with reviewers praising it ...

Though there are no ways to prevent chemo mouth, experts point out that there are several ways to combat the condition ...

However, it is possible for HSV-1 to affect the genitals and for HSV-2 to affect the face and mouth. Cold sores are contagious even when they’re not visible. The virus can be spread through ...

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 ...