If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria invade ...

Canker sores Canker sores are white lesions inside the mouth that are typically painful, says Sage Pollack, DMD, dentist and founder of Dentistry of Colorado. They might appear as a bump or as a ...

The lumps are likely to be tonsil stones - formed when food debris, bacteria and dead cells get trapped in the crevices and pits of the tonsils. This can become calcified, transforming into hard ...

Transient lingual papillitis and canker sores can occur due to injury or irritation of the tongue, gums, or mouth. Common causes of these bumps include: Other triggers for canker sores and ...

Perioral dermatitis usually appears as a rash of pus-filled bumps around the mouth and in the folds around the nose. The bumps may be scaly in appearance. They can also appear in the area under ...

It's important not to pick the bumps, even if they appear raised and ... Self-care methods like rinsing your mouth with salt water, drinking cool beverages, and taking over-the-counter pain ...

Some of these conditions may cause additional symptoms, including crusting sores, fever, or mouth sores, that can help identify the cause. Rashes on the hands and feet can also occur after using ...