Abscess If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria invade the soft tissues. According to Dr. Ross, abscesses often develop due ...

WE’RE all taught to be aware of potential signs of cancer – from strange lumps and skin changes to unexplained weight loss and red flags in our poo. But the early signs of some ...

Oral cancer bumps typically appear on the gums and tissues inside the mouth or throat. However, a singular, hard bump on the tongue can be a cancerous growth. Sores, red or white spots ...

Canker sores Canker sores are white lesions inside the mouth that are typically painful, says Sage Pollack, DMD, dentist and founder of Dentistry of Colorado. They might appear as a bump or as a ...

A common condition that can affect up to 70 to 80 percent of adults, but many won't know what it is and why they get it ...