“Thrush or oral candidiasis is a fungal infection” that can produce pain on the roof of your mouth, Dr. Gonchar says. You can usually tell you’re dealing with oral thrush if you see red and ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is a highly transmissible viral infection, particularly in young ones. Fever is the ...

Without enough saliva to protect your mouth from germs, you also have a higher risk of infections and tooth damage. Symptoms ...

Benzocaine gel: Over-the-counter gels or creams containing benzocaine, a topical anesthetic, can provide temporary relief by ...

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This is a sensation of a metallic or bitter taste in your mouth while there is not actually any food or scent to generate this ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the loss of taste ...

At first, Carol Wilkinson thought the burning sensation in her mouth was just another uncomfortable symptom of the menopause.

Smoking is a significant risk factor for gum disease, tooth decay and oral cancer. Diabetic patients should quit smoking as ...

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has launched an investigation following the discovery of three water buffaloes infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Hönow, Germany, ...

To compound matters, treatment for thyroid disease can also trigger xerostomia. Dry mouth is not life-threatening, but it can make swallowing difficult, cause bad breath, and even lead to ...

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