Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are the hallmark of Crohn’s disease, but this autoimmune condition can affect any part of the digestive system, including the mouth. Oral symptoms might even be the ...

White gums may suggest a condition affecting a person’s oral health. Several conditions can cause white gums, from canker sores to long-term inflammatory illnesses. In rare cases, white gums can ...

Ever been brushing your teeth or flash a smile while looking in the mirror and noticed something seemed... off? While the shade of everyones' gums varies, pale or white-spotted gums may signal a ...

White spots on gums can develop because of a fungus overgrowth, called oral thrush. You may also notice white spots that burn when you eat if you have canker sores. Pregnancy can also cause white ...

A mouth ulcer that does not heal within two weeks should not be ignored, as it can be an early warning sign of mouth or ...

"All disease begins in the gut," said Hippocrates, Greek's "Father of Modern Medicine." Mouth ulcers are no exception. The mouth is not an island unto itself, so whatever happens to one cell in the ...

Oral cancer is rare in children. Talk with your child’s doctor if you see a sore, lump, or other changes inside your child’s mouth. The vast majority are not cancer. Oral cancer is much less common in ...

Bleeding gums before your period? Sore spots in your mouth that come and go? Dry mouth after starting the pill? Most women brush it off — but your body is telling you something. The reality is this: ...

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 ...

An itchy mouth is a common, though sometimes alarming, symptom that many people experience. It can be caused by viral or fungal infections or allergies to food, pollen, latex, medications, and more.

Canker sores are small, painful reddish lesions in the mouth that have a white or yellow center. Some causes of canker sores are spicy/acidic foods, vitamin deficiencies, braces, and stress. Most ...