Sore gums can have many potential causes, such as gum disease, vigorous brushing, or hormonal changes. They can also be a sign of COVID-19 infection, although this is not a common symptom. Sore gums ...

There are many reasons that your gums could be discolored such as hormonal changes or infections. While most of the time it’s nothing to worry about, if they turn white it could be a sign that ...

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 ...

Barbara is a new patient of a dental colleague I know well. He is a well-trained biological dentist. Barbara was at her wits end, and he was perplexed. Barbara frequently had sore, inflamed, and ...

Canker sores are bacterial, non-contagious infections that occur on the gums, inner lips, inside the cheeks and sometimes on the tongue. They are usually red and round with a white center. Most canker ...

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 ...

Lip cancer is an oral cancer that first develops on the lips, usually causing an open sore or painful lump. Initial warning signs of lip cancer can be hard to recognize. As the cancer progresses, ...

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 ...