Q: I am a 77- year-old woman who developed swelling of the soft tissues inside my mouth and lips with a loss of taste after quitting smoking. Could that have caused it? A: The swelling sounds like a ...

Does waking up early with swollen lips make you worry about the cause A doctor explains why it may not always be an allergic ...

Mucositis, or mouth sores, is a common side effect of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant. The mouth is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and is especially vulnerable ...

Some food allergies can cause mouth sores. Examples include allergies to apples, bananas, carrots, and some nuts. Food allergies can trigger conditions such as oral allergy syndrome (OAS) and allergic ...

Salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into a person’s mouth. Saliva helps make food moist, making it easier for people to chew, swallow, and digest. Saliva also helps keep the mouth clean. A ...

MRS is a rare disorder that causes recurrent facial and mouth swelling, facial paralysis, and problems with your tongue. Treatment with corticosteroids and occasionally surgery may be helpful.

Do you ever find peeling skin inside of your mouth after eating certain foods? Beyond eating too much of a rough food (like a box of Cap'n Crunch), certain foods are more likely to cause such an issue ...

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 ...