Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Keep your mouth clean by brushing your teeth and flossing twice daily ...

Canker sores, or aphthous ulcers, can affect the tongue and other parts of the mouth. A canker sore on the tongue can be painful and make eating difficult. Topical treatments and mouthwashes can help ...

Some health conditions, including bumps, soreness, and tears, can affect the lingual frenulum. Treatment can depend on the condition and symptoms. Share on Pinterest The lingual frenulum is a fold of ...

A TONGUE ulcer can be uncomfortable, even painful, making it hard to ignore that it's in your mouth. However, there are home remedies to ease any discomfort - especially as the sore can remain for up ...

Share on Pinterest Various conditions may cause a bleeding tongue, including oral infections. There are many reasons why a tongue might start bleeding. Some of these will be obvious, for example ...

When Mari Henderson read a story about a woman the same age as her with tongue cancer, she asked for a biopsy. It helped her receive an early diagnosis. For several weeks, Mari Henderson felt a canker ...

With hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD, spreading through certain parts of the country, there are certain symptoms to ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO More than 50% of people experience transient lingual papillitis, a benign form of tongue bumps.Stress and anxiety can cause tongue bumps by affecting your ...

How many times have you been snacking away on a handful of chips or chewing a stick of gum and accidentally bit the inside of your cheek or tongue? Ouch. Small injuries like this, especially if you ...

In the fall of 2020, Katie Drablos noticed a canker sore on the back of her tongue that wouldn’t go away. As the pain increased, she visited urgent care, wondering if it was a COVID-19 symptom. It ...