MS can affect the sensation and movement of the mouth and tongue. Disability due to MS can affect oral hygiene, which can lead to dental problems or complications affecting the mouth, such as tongue ...

Canker sores, though often overlooked, are a common oral health issue that can cause considerable discomfort. These small, painful ulcers typically form inside the mouth and can interfere with daily ...

Like an annoying house pest, canker sores are a minor inconvenience that can really do a damper on your days. The little, painful spots interfere with regular, daily things like eating lunch, brushing ...

When Mari Henderson read a story about a woman the same age as her with tongue cancer, she asked for a biopsy. It helped her receive an early diagnosis. For several weeks, Mari Henderson felt a canker ...

A sore tongue and throat can have a number of possible causes. Most are not serious, such as allergies, minor trauma, and oral thrush. In some cases, however, a sore throat and tongue may have a more ...

Mouth sores that do not heal within two weeks may indicate oral cancer or precancerous conditions and need prompt medical evaluation.

Rachel Passarella recalls for PEOPLE how an "abnormal" red spot on her tongue was dismissed multiple times before she was ...

A young nurse and mother initially thought the red spot on her tongue was the physical toll of a bad breakup, but the reality proved far more devastating.