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 ...

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

If you’re in pain or have sores ... planus is a chronic condition that causes white string-like patches inside your mouth, including your tongue, inner lip tissue, gums, and inner cheek area.

Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated skin condition that may develop inside the mouth. Oral symptoms can include lesions on the lips and blisters and erosions on the gums and palate.

Anbesol and Orajel are both over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for oral pain relief. Both contain benzocaine, while Orajel may ...

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, ...

Mouth larvae are parasites that hatch and live inside the oral cavities of human and animal hosts. These pests can cause a dangerous infection called oral myiasis. This disorder rarely occurs in ...