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

Experiencing a sore tongue after eating fruit could indicate allergies, infections, or vitamin deficiencies. Acidic fruits worsen symptoms so consider adjusting your diet if needed.

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 ...

Dermatologists explain what causes warts on the tongue (hint: a common STI) and the steps you can take to treat and prevent them. Maybe you noticed it while chewing. Or maybe your tongue rubbed up ...

As mouth ulcers heal, their whitish color will fade, and any surrounding redness will start to go away. You’ll also feel less pain and burning. This could happen over 1–4 weeks. Mouth ulcers are sores ...

There are many reasons you can develop bumps on your tongue. Often, these growths are common, not serious, and tend to resolve without intervention. Studies have found over 50% of people experience a ...

While the illness is usually not serious, it is very contagious and often spreads quickly in schools and day care centers.