Whether it’s discomfort while chewing, a sore tongue, or a burning sensation, many of us have experienced some sort of pain in our mouths. But what could be causing it? Mouth pain has many possible ...

Canker sores and oral cancer lesions may seem similar but there are ways to tell the difference. A lesion that's red, typically flat, and painful early on is usually a canker sore (aphthous ulcer).

When Mari Henderson read a story about a woman the same age as her with tongue cancer, she asked for a biopsy. It helped her receive an early diagnosis. For several weeks, Mari Henderson felt a canker ...

If you haven't heard of a canker sore before, consider yourself one of the lucky ones who does not get them. Canker sores are everything from annoying to painful, and they make eating difficult, but ...

In the fall of 2020, Katie Drablos noticed a canker sore on the back of her tongue that wouldn’t go away. As the pain increased, she visited urgent care, wondering if it was a COVID-19 symptom. It ...

Mouth infections represent one of the most widespread health concerns affecting people of all ages, yet many individuals remain unaware of the various types and effective treatment options available.

Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are tiny, uncomfortable lesions that generally appear on the lips or tongue. They typically appear on the inner lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth, or ...

Katie Drablos was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in April 2021. A specialist removed a spot of tongue cancer and found lesions that had spread to her neck. The 35-year-old is recovering now, a year ...

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A sore throat is a common condition experienced by people of all ages, especially during colder months when respiratory infections are more prevalent. It is typically characterised by a raw, scratchy, ...