A woman who was told her mouth ulcers were caused by growing wisdom teeth and a hectic lifestyle has had part of her tongue removed and remade with muscle from her leg. Charlotte Webster-Salter, 27, ...

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?

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Dentists explain what dry mouth is and share the best over the counter treatments. Plus, learn why drinking too much water ...