Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients and their caregivers. Oral cancer is a type of cancer that affects the mouth (oral cavity) and ...

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

Swollen lips may be caused by allergic reactions, injuries, chapping or sunburn, infections, and cysts called mucoceles. The swelling comes from either inflammation or built-up fluid under the skin.

In the surgical field, Nikolas Badminton says people are 'betting the farm' on augmented-reality tech that can help with both procedures and training.

Oral cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that develops when abnormal cells within the lining of the cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth, tongue, or lips grow uncontrollably. Oftentimes, oropharyngeal ...

What Is Oral Lichen Planus? Oral lichen planus is a long-lasting disease that affects your mouth, causing symptoms such as painful white patches, redness, and swelling. It doesn't go away ...

Semaglutide is a drug used for weight loss. Oral tablets and injections are both effective ways to take semaglutide. Oral tablets do not require the use of needles, but you may need to take them ...

As Uganda celebrates World Oral Health Day today, dental health specialists are pushing for increased government funding and heightened public education to confront serious gaps in oral healthcare.

What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is the name for burning pain in your mouth that doesn't have a known cause. Most often, the pain is on the tip of your tongue or roof ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).