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

Infections, injuries, jaw problems, and cancer can all cause mouth pain. The location and type of pain, plus any other symptoms that occur with it, can help with identifying the cause. The pain may ...

Your mouth might be hiding infections that quietly impact your whole body, dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgensen told Newsweek.

A gum infection is a harmful infection in the mouth that causes damage and inflammation in the gums and jaw. Knowing what to do for a gum infection can help to avoid complications. Gum infections ...

Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, refers to malignant growths that develop in the lips, gums, tongue, inner cheeks, or ...

Morning breath stems from natural bacterial activity when saliva production slows overnight. While typically harmless and ...

Researchers have examined the records of 87 patients admitted to hospital with brain abscesses, and found that the 52 patients for whom no cause had been found were about three times as likely to have ...

A persistent metallic taste in your mouth is called parageusia. It can have a wide range of causes that may be temporary or long-lasting. Many people experience a metallic taste in combination with ...