Successful management of denture-associated candidiasis relies heavily on mechanical disinfection rather than pharmacologic ...

Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you’re sick.

Unusual changes in how food tastes are often overlooked. A bitter aftertaste, metallic sensation, or sudden dullness in ...

Allergic contact cheilitis (ACC) is allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) affecting lips. It causes swelling, inflammation, and possibly scaly skin. The term “cheilitis” refers to short- or long-term ...

Mouth sores are common in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They usually happen because the virus weakens your immune system, so your body has a hard time fighting infections that cause ...

You can help your sunburned lips heal with the following home remedies: Apply cool compresses to your lips, but avoid putting ice directly on your skin. Moisturize your lips with a gentle balm or ...

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 ...

While you’re receiving treatment for cancer, some of the drugs you take can cause painful sores to develop inside your mouth. You can also get them if you’ve had a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant ...

There’s no denying it: Dry, chapped, itchy lips can be uncomfortable. When your lips are irritated, you’ll likely have the impulse to scratch or lick them. But doing either will just make your lips ...