Canker sores often seem to pop up out of nowhere and, once you have them, they’re often painfully hard to ignore — especially when you try to eat or even talk. So what, exactly, are canker sores? They ...

That painful sore that appeared inside your cheek makes eating spicy foods pure torture and talking uncomfortable. While you might dismiss it as just another annoying canker sore that will heal on its ...

Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...

As mouth ulcers heal, their whitish color will fade, and any surrounding redness will start to go away. You’ll also feel less pain and burning. This could happen over 1–4 weeks. Mouth ulcers are sores ...

The mouth with all its various parts is one of the most sensitive — and useful — parts of the body. It’s where you experience the sublime taste of your favorite gelato and what you use to kiss your ...

If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you're familiar with the first hint of trouble. A tingling signals an unwelcome visitor is about to make an appearance, usually at the worst possible time. Soon, a ...

Mouth ulcers, or canker sores, are common but painful. Triggers include minor injuries, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal shifts, an ...

Lip cancer is an oral cancer that first develops on the lips, usually causing an open sore or painful lump. Initial warning signs of lip cancer can be hard to recognize. As the cancer progresses, ...

Infections, injuries, jaw problems, and cancer can all cause mouth pain. The location and type of pain, plus any other symptoms that occur with it, can help with identifying the cause. The pain may ...