Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

Bioengineered gum lowers HPV and harmful oral bacteria, offering a promising new approach for cancer prevention and treatment ...

Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that lines up your upper and lower jaw. It’s also called corrective jaw surgery. It’s a complex surgery and recovery can be long, but getting it can help you sleep ...

Precancerous oral lesions can progress to oral cancer and are typically ablated or surgically removed as a preventive measure ...

The injection of immunotherapy directly into precancerous oral lesions may reduce risk for progression to cancer and help ...

Stage 2 oral cavity cancer involves tumors larger than 2 cm but not exceeding 4 cm, without lymph node or distant spread. Diagnosis includes physical exams, biopsies, imaging tests, and endoscopy to ...

Head and neck cancer is a broad term for several types of cancers that include the mouth (oral cavity), throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), sinuses and nose cavity, and salivary glands. Head and ...

Stage 1 oral cavity cancer is characterized by small, localized tumors with high survival rates, often detected early through routine exams. Diagnosis involves oral exams, biopsies, and imaging to ...

Surgery to remove laryngeal (throat) cancers can affect your voice, but some organ-sparing options can protect your ability ...

Oral cancer is often associated with tobacco use. However, a worrying change is now being observed in the disease's ...

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS), performed through a patient’s mouth, offers an advanced, minimally invasive approach to ...