A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

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. So if something’s sour — or stale or rotten or just otherwise gross — read ...

Canker sores are common and usually go away on their own in one to two weeks. Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth and is more common in people with weakened immune systems. Tongue cancer is more ...

Yeast infections in the mouth, known medically as oral candidiasis or thrush, can be more than just uncomfortable — they can interfere with your daily life, affecting how you eat, drink, and even ...

AT least 8 out of every 10 patients who seek dental treatment do so because of an infection. Most, if not all, expect that if a person’s face is swollen, then ...

If you notice white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks, or roof of your mouth, you might have oral thrush. Oral thrush is a yeast infection that develops inside your mouth. Antifungal medications, ...

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 ...