Canker sores are painful ulcers that occur in the mouth, including on gums. Here's a look at how to deal with them.

You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

Oral cancer, affecting areas from the lips to the oropharynx, often starts subtly, emphasizing the importance of regular ...

Preclinical study results provide a comprehensive transcriptomic characterization of regenerative wound repair in the oral mucosa.

The cellular action that enables the mouth's interior lining to heal quicky and without scarring has always been a mystery, ...

Bite the inside of your cheek, and the wound may vanish without a trace in a couple of days. A preclinical study co-led by ...

The Cleveland Clinic points out that a physical indicator of B12 deficiency is a "sore" mouth and tongue. The NHS also cites a "sore and red tongue," or glossitis, and mouth ulcers as symptoms.

According to MedlinePlus, mouth sores usually take 10-14 days to heal but can take up to 6 weeks. The pain from a canker sore often goes away within 7-10 days, but it can take 1-3 weeks for the ...

Having a dry mouth might seem like a minor issue, but in some cases it can actually be a warning sign of something more serious. While the symptom is often harmless and can be caused by ageing ...

Mouth ulcers are sores or scrapes (usually red, yellow, or white) that can pop up anywhere inside your mouth—including the roof. Dr. Gonchar says they can be very painful and uncomfortable due ...