Canker sores are painful ulcers that occur in the mouth, including on gums. Here's a look at how to deal with them.

Why canker sores form in the first place isn't entirely understood, but smoking, trauma, stress, or certain nutrient ...

Here’s what you need to know about growing aloe vera where you are so that you can have it at your fingertips all the time.

Types of mouth ulcers include canker sores and the sores caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease. Mouth ulcers are rarely contagious and usually go away after 1 to 2 weeks, even without treatment.

Many people associate mouth ulcers with eating spicy or acidic foods, but the reality is far more complex. While diet can play a role, mouth ulcers are influenc ...

People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus's impact on the ...

The cellular action that enables the mouth's interior lining to heal quicky and without scarring has always been a mystery, ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

6. Cold sores Unlike canker sores, cold sores develop on the outside of your mouth. Aloe vera may help treat the herpes virus, which is also the underlying cause of cold sores.

We tested more than 60 oral hygiene products, from toothbrushes and toothpastes to tongue scrapers and mouthwashes. These 11 ...

You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV ...

Margarita burn' AKA Phytophotodermatitis can cause a range of nasty symptoms as experts issue a warning ahead of summer ...