Mouth pain can be an unwelcome and distressing experience, often associated with the notorious toothache. However, various other factors can contribute to discomfort in the oral cavity, extending ...

Mouth cancer is diagnosed through a physical examination, followed by a biopsy in which a tissue sample is tested. Additional ...

Patients with burning mouth sensation are frequently seen in dental clinics, yet dentists may be overdiagnosing the condition, according to a study of more than 500 patients that was published on ...

A 62-year-old woman with stubborn burning mouth syndrome (BMS) experienced a significant decrease in pain after taking the opioid antagonist naltrexone daily. The case report was published on April 30 ...

You rely on your jaw to eat, speak, smile and laugh, so it's only natural that it feels sore from time to time. But if that pain is severe or lingers, you may find yourself wondering "Why does my jaw ...

A man in his 30s, identified only by his surname Kim, had been suffering from mouth pain for a few months ago, so he had a lot of worries. I thought it was simple stomatitis due to stress and took ...

Let’s say that you are very ill, so much so that your nourishment gets into your body via a painful puncture or means — a needle and solution, for example, or a feeding tube. You bear the pain because ...

New study suggests that low-level laser therapy (PBM) offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) patients. Over 10 weeks, 30 participants experienced a significant drop in pain ...

This is the second in a two-part series exploring the psychological and evolutionary reasons for why small pains and annoyances can bother us so much. Part one is about pet peeves. Right now, I have a ...