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 ...

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

Symptoms most commonly appear on the inside of your cheeks. 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.

swollen joints and sores in the mouth and the genitals. Viruses can also lead to the formation of dots and sores inside the mouth. Herpes simplex virus can produce cold sores. Foot and mouth ...

For some lucky people, mouth ulcers are a one-time occurrence. Often, though, they reappear four to five times a year ...

That seemingly harmless rash inside your mouth could be trying to ... Even some prescription medications can cause mouth sores or widespread oral inflammation as side effects.