Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

Move over gut health! Compelling research is leading dental experts to take a growing interest in the health of our second ...

Motor neuron disease (Lou Gehrig’s disease) can cause impaired control of tongue movement, affecting speech and swallowing.

Your mouth is a magician. Bite the inside of your cheek, and the wound may vanish without a trace in a couple of days.

The cellular action that enables the mouth's interior lining to heal quicky and without scarring has always been a mystery, ...

“An oral appliance can help by keeping the mandible in a forward and closed position. This helps to keep the airway open by ...

Head and neck cancers arise in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat or larynx. As per the National ...

Addison’s disease, which involves insufficient adrenal gland function, commonly causes increased pigmentation throughout the body, including the mouth and tongue.

Advanced gum disease can cause your teeth to feel loose or unstable in ways they never have before. You might notice this when eating, speaking, or even just moving your tongue around your mouth.

If you suspect your child has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, PHCE generally advises parents to keep their child home during the initial days of illness to minimize exposure to other children.

We never pay much attention to the changes that happen in our tongue, which might just be a fascinating part of the body. Not just because it helps with speaking, chewing, or tasting, but also ...

Common signs of the disease include an ulcer that doesn't go away within two weeks, a red or white patch inside the mouth, lumps on the mouth or lip and changes to the voice or swallowing ability.