Many mouth ulcers clear up in a matter of days, but if one lingers for many days then the problem could be more than just an ...

Successful management of denture-associated candidiasis relies heavily on mechanical disinfection rather than pharmacologic ...

Smoking marijuana can increase cavities, tooth loss and the risk of oral cancers — but you can take steps to protect yourself.

Your last meal is usually to blame if there's a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you're sick.

Swelling on the roof of your mouth may be caused by a cold sore, canker sore, injury, or more. If the swelling isn’t getting better or is accompanied by severe pain, see a doctor. The delicate skin on ...

Mouth sores have many possible causes, such as infections, trauma, and tobacco use. Seek care for certain mouth sores, like ones with white patches or that develop after you start a new medication.

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Does your mouth taste like you’ve been munching on old coins? There’s a medical name for that: dysgeusia, a condition that can make your mouth taste metallic, salty, or rancid. When you think about ...

New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just ...

A new study from researchers in Japan has found a possible link between gum disease and multiple sclerosis , a condition that ...

Having a parched mouth is never fun, but is there a worse time to go sandpaper-tongued than when you’re boning? On top of feeling unpleasant, dry mouth can lead to thick, sticky saliva, bad breath, ...