Dr. Messina recommends increasing water intake as your first step—particularly when drinking alcohol, which can also cause ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus's impact on the ...

You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV ...

Thrush may ocassionally develop after a viral upper-respiratory infection or infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever). However, the most common predisposing factors to developing oral thrush are ...

FRESHER breath, less risk of gum disease, and better overall oral hygiene – they’re just a few of the benefits that come with using mouthwash every day. But are you using your mouthwash… ...

Some simple mouthwash mistakes could lead to unhealthy issues inside your mouth, including an imbalance of beneficial bacteria that can lead to uncomfortable cases of oral thrush. Dr Tarun Nagpal ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection in your mouth and throat. It is ...

During cancer treatment, patients face numerous challenges beyond the disease itself. One lesser-known but painful side effect of cancer treatment is the ‘ chemo mouth,’ a condition that can ...

Discover why the roof of your mouth hurts, from burns to sores, and injuries, and when to see a dentist about roof of mouth pain.