A lump inside the mouth can be alarming because it is easy to imagine the worst. In many cases, mouth bumps turn out to be harmless. They may come from irritation, a blocked salivary gland, swollen ...

If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria invade ...

Benign tumors of the oral cavity are atypical formations of noncancerous cells that grow in the mouth. They can look like sores or lumps, and they typically develop slowly. Benign oral tumors are ...

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 ...

While some oral cancer symptoms are visible by looking at teeth and gums others are noticeable before you open your mouth ...

Oral cancer is rare in children. Talk with your child’s doctor if you see a sore, lump, or other changes inside your child’s mouth. The vast majority are not cancer. Oral cancer is much less common in ...