When the roof of your mouth hurts, it’s easy to assume you might have scraped or burned it while eating. But it turns out there are other culprits unrelated to a minor oral injury. Whatever the cause, ...

Oral cancer lesions may not cause pain initially and don't go away. See a doctor if you have a sore that doesn't heal in ...

What starts as a subtle tingle or burning in your mouth can signal something more painful on the horizon: a pesky canker sore. For some, the ulcers are just a mild annoyance. But for many of us, they ...

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...

Infections, injuries, jaw problems, and cancer can all cause mouth pain. The location and type of pain, plus any other symptoms that occur with it, can help with identifying the cause. The pain may ...

Mouth sores can be a nuisance during chemotherapy; not only due to the discomfort they cause but also from the limitations they can pose on eating and sometimes even talking. Symptoms can include ...

Mucositis, or mouth sores, is a common side effect of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant. The mouth is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and is especially vulnerable ...

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If you’re among the 36% of Americans afraid of the dentist, it’s time to ask yourself which is scarier — the thought of a cleaning or missing the chance to catch oral cancer before it’s too late?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The healing of wounds in the mouth and on other mucous membranes appears to be slowed in people with a depressed mood, according to a report in Psychosomatic Medicine.