If you’re among the 36% of Americans afraid of the dentist, it’s time to ask yourself which is scarier — the thought of a cleaning or missing the chance to catch oral cancer before it’s too late?

"All disease begins in the gut," said Hippocrates, Greek's "Father of Modern Medicine." Mouth ulcers are no exception. The mouth is not an island unto itself, so whatever happens to one cell in the ...

Gum tissue is naturally soft and sensitive. This means many things can cause sore gums. You might feel pain between your teeth, on top of some of your teeth, or all over your gums. In some cases, you ...

You probably see many patients with mouth ulcers each day. Did you know those ulcers may be closely linked to physical and psychological conditions such as inflammatory diseases and depressive ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that form inside your mouth. The sores can affect daily habits like eating and drinking. Experts recommend key practices like regular teeth brushing and flossing to ...

"Most ulcers are nothing to worry about," Dr Bozic added. "But if one refuses to heal, don't wait. Getting it checked could ...

Babies can develop mouth ulcers for many reasons. They often heal naturally in 7 to 14 days but may require medical attention if there are many, they spread, or your baby has other symptoms like a ...

Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are painful but harmless sores that can appear inside the mouth due to stress, hormonal changes, certain foods, vitamin deficiencies, or injuries. Effective ...

At 30, the High Wycombe resident assumed it was just a stubborn mouth ulcer brought on by stress after a house move and long hours at work. But six weeks later the pain was still there – and getting ...