A canker sore—a painful white ulcer inside the mouth—might be brought on by stress. Or the wrong toothpaste. Or certain foods: tomatoes, peanuts, cinnamon. Or an iron deficiency. Or an allergy. Or a ...

Morning breath stems from natural bacterial activity when saliva production slows overnight. While typically harmless and ...

Q: What causes canker sores? Why would I have a sudden outbreak of them in my mouth? A: There are several theories about what leads to canker sores, those painful ulcers that form inside the mouth, on ...

For clinicians, managing recurrent aphthous stomatitis means looking beyond the ulcer to triggers and systemic links.

People who suffer from mouth ulcers are being given a serious health alert. Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores or ...

The sudden appearance of a mouth lesion can raise concern, often leading to questions about its cause. While many may dismiss these small sores as harmless, recurring or persistent lesions may be an ...

Mouth pain can be an unwelcome and distressing experience, often associated with the notorious toothache. However, various other factors can contribute to discomfort in the oral cavity, extending ...

There can be many causes of dry mouth, including medication side effects, certain medical conditions or lifestyle choices. It can also be extremely uncomfortable and lead to embarrassing cosmetic ...

Anne Arundel County Public Schools are experiencing a “significant rise” in hand, foot and mouth disease, Superintendent Mark ...