Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Canker sores can be caused by acidic or spicy food, braces, or vitamin deficiencies. Alona Siniehina/Getty Images Canker sores are ...

A canker sore—a painful white ulcer inside the mouth—might be brought on by stress. Or the wrong toothpaste. Or certain foods: tomatoes, peanuts, cinnamon. Or an iron deficiency. Or an allergy. Or a ...

Oral cancer doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it hides in plain sight. It doesn’t come with dramatic early symptoms, and when something does feel off, a mouth ulcer that won’t heal, a ...

As mouth ulcers heal, their whitish color will fade, and any surrounding redness will start to go away. You’ll also feel less pain and burning. This could happen over 1–4 weeks. Mouth ulcers are sores ...

Ever notice white patches on your tongue or redness in your mouth or throat? It could be oral thrush, a common fungal infection. These patches may feel sore and tender, and scraping them could ...

Canker sores, though often overlooked, are a common oral health issue that can cause considerable discomfort. These small, painful ulcers typically form inside the mouth and can interfere with daily ...

Chemotherapy is a group of powerful medicines that can help slow or stop some cancers. But chemo can affect healthy cells in your body, too, like those that line the inside of your mouth and the kind ...

Lip ulcers are cold sores, and canker sores are a type of mouth ulcer. Both can cause pain and discomfort but typically clear up without medical treatment. Lip ulcers are another name for cold sores.

Getting regular dental checkups can help you ensure an early diagnosis of gum cancer. Gum cancer symptoms include red or ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Most causes of a sore throat and tongue are minor and can be treated by ...