THE  bad news is that chronic gum disease, also called chronic periodontitis, cannot be cured, although most of the symptoms may disappear for months after ...

Electrospinning provides a simple and convenient method to fabricate nanofibrous meshes. However, the nanofiber productivity is often limited to the laboratory scale, which cannot satisfy the ...

Behçet’s disease is more prevalent in countries along the Silk Road, including Türkiye, Iran and Japan. Even with treatment, symptoms can continue occurring for many patients ...

"Love Island" contestant Nic Vansteenberghe is being criticized for having a cold sore on the show. But he doesn't deserve ...

Bleeding gums or mouth ulcers could be signs that your body is struggling on a deeper level. According to Dr Arora, gum inflammation and chronic periodontitis are linked to higher risks of heart ...

Peptic Ulcer Disease Diagnosis Diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease begins with a comprehensive physical exam. You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. Other diagnostic tests your ...

“The best type of tape for mouth taping is hypoallergenic, medical-grade tape that is gentle on the skin, such as micropore tape or a specialized mouth tape designed for sleep,” says Boruchov.

Occasionally mouth ulcers can also be associated with the iron deficiency anaemia, so it might be worth getting your blood tested. In the meantime try taking a 14mg daily iron supplement.

BACKGROUND A 12-year-old girl is referred to the general paediatrician with recurrent mouth ulcers. She has had three episodes in as many months, each lasting about a week, greatly limiting her intake ...