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 ...

Leukoplakia and erythroplakia, or the combined erythroleukoplakia, are types of lesions that appear in the mouth or throat. They may be white or red, and they can be flat or raised. Most don't cause ...

In India, oral cancer is one of the most prevalent yet preventable types of cancer, and the key to reducing its burden is to ...

New research finds oral lesions, including ulcers, redness, and spots in the mouth, are linked to several risk factors in people with lupus. While many of the risk factors identified are not ...

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

Kaposi sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs due to a virus. It typically affects the skin and mouth and can cause oral symptoms, such as lesions inside the mouth. The human herpesvirus-8 ...

Lesions and lumps often appear in the mouth, but many of them are benign. While some may need to be removed, many don’t require any treatment at all. Benign oral cavity tumors are essentially ...

Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated skin condition that may develop inside the mouth. Oral symptoms can include lesions on the lips and blisters and erosions on the gums and palate. Various ...

More than 40% of patients with COVID-19 experienced dry mouth, according to a review published in the Journal of Dental Research that looked at the prevalence of oral symptoms associated with SARS-CoV ...

What starts as a subtle tingle or burning in your mouth can signal something more painful on the horizon: a pesky canker sore. For some, the ulcers are just a mild annoyance. But for many of us, they ...