After consulting texts on bird anatomy, O’Connor realized what they were: oral papillae. “Imagine if the flesh on the roof of ...

Mouth sores have many possible causes, such as infections, trauma, and tobacco use. Seek care for certain mouth sores, like ones with white patches or that develop after you start a new medication.

Whether it’s discomfort while chewing, a sore tongue, or a burning sensation, many of us have experienced some sort of pain in our mouths. But what could be causing it? Mouth pain has many possible ...

Scientists are increasingly convinced that the microbes coating our teeth and tongue are doing far more than causing cavities. A growing body of research suggests that the oral microbiome may help ...

Waking up with a dry mouth may indicate an underlying health condition if it happens regularly. People who often experience dry mouth may find it disrupts their sleep and affects their dental health.

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Mouth taping is one of those questionable TikTok health hacks that has seemed to stick around. It's a simple intervention: Place a piece of tape over the mouth and go to bed. The idea is that the tape ...

Does your mouth taste like you’ve been munching on old coins? There’s a medical name for that: dysgeusia, a condition that can make your mouth taste metallic, salty, or rancid. When you think about ...

A 58-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh has been carrying over 150 sharp metal pins in his mouth for nearly 45 years. What began as a way to dislodge betel nut has become a daily habit, with doctors ...