A significant portion of coronavirus patients may experience bumps, swelling, and inflammation of the tongue, per new reports. So-called “COVID tongue” is not yet recognized as a symptom of COVID-19, ...

A fang-like tooth on double upper lips, spiny teeth on the tongue and a pulley-like mechanism to move the tongue backwards and forwards -- this bizarre bite belongs to a conodont and, thanks to a ...

Paul G. Donohue M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have burning tongue syndrome. At times, it is almost unbearable. The only thing that helps somewhat is a saltwater mouth rinse. My dentist, my internist and a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about effective communication. • Being nervous can make a speaker do unusual things. • Being nervous can make the mouth go ...

Whether it’s discomfort while chewing, a sore tongue, or a burning sensation, many of us have experienced some sort of pain in our mouths. But what could be causing it? Mouth pain has many possible ...

Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV weakens your immune system, which can leave you susceptible to sores and infections. If left ...

Mouth cancer can appear on the lips or anywhere in the mouth, including the tissues inside the cheeks, the tongue, and the gums. Mouth cancer may look like red, gray, or white patches of skin, thick ...

Mouth sores have many possible causes, such as infections, trauma, and tobacco use. Seek care for certain mouth sores, like ones with white patches or that develop after you start a new medication.

What Is Burning Mouth Syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is the name for burning pain in your mouth that doesn't have a known cause. Most often, the pain is on the tip of your tongue or roof of ...

Anemia (a lack of healthy red blood cells) can produce a swollen and painful tongue (glossitis), sometimes called “anemia tongue.” Anemia has many causes, including iron deficiency, vitamin B12 ...