Mouth infections represent one of the most widespread health concerns affecting people of all ages, yet many individuals remain unaware of the various types and effective treatment options available.

If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria invade ...

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 ...

Here’s what to know about symptoms and treatment of the infection. By Simar Bajaj Every summer and into early fall, hand, foot and mouth disease makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares.

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects nearly one in three older adults. It happens when your salivary glands stop producing ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a ...