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

Canker sores tend to be on the mild side in 85% of people who develop them. However, you'll want to avoid eating these foods ...

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

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

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Canker sores from Crohn’s might at first appear similar to other mouth lesions like cold sores, and they can both be painful. But cold sores have a different cause — herpes simplex virus type ...

1. Canker Sore Canker sores are small sores that appear on the inside of the mouth inside. They can appear as sore bumps on the roof of the mouth and are generally round, whitish, or yellowish with a ...

Canker Sore Say: KAN-kur This is a small mouth sore that's a big pain. Canker sores are open sores that have a white or yellowish coating and are usually about ¼ of an inch across. You might find them ...

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

Experts explain oral yeast infections (oral thrush, candidiasis of the mouth)—including oral thrush symptoms, treatment ...

Mouth sores caused by angular cheilitis are much less common than cold sores, but they often look similar. Angular cheilitis causes inflammation, discoloration, and irritation at the corners of ...