Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Your tongue is naturally lumpy, but noticeable bumps on the back of the tongue ...

Bumps on your tongue may be lie bumps, canker sores, cold sores, or in rare cases, oral cancer. Lie bumps are common and happen when the small bumps on your tongue become inflamed. Oral cancer is ...

Cold sores occur on the outside of the mouth and ... Canker sores are small sores on the tongue, gums, lips, or inside of the cheeks, says Jeffy. These painful, round sores are often white or ...

What is the difference between a canker sore and a cold sore? Canker sores and cold sores are common but distinct oral ...

Biting the tongue and burns from hot foods or liquids can cause a swollen bump for a few days. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a viral infection that can cause cold sores around the mouth.