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 ...

Black spots inside the cheek can have several causes. These include blisters or hyperpigmentation. In rare cases, they may indicate mouth cancer. Depending on the cause, the black spot may resolve ...

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

A black spot inside your cheek is most likely a harmless condition such as a mole or hyperpigmentation. In very rare cases, it could be a type of cancer called oral melanoma. Share on Pinterest ...

I first noticed pain in my left shoulder when I was eight months pregnant. I was 25 and had just taken a leisurely stroll with my toddler. Nothing had happened — no injury or event. The muscles just ...

Menopause can cause oral symptoms, including burning mouth syndrome, inflamed gums, tooth sensitivity, and oral thrush. But most of these conditions are treatable with good oral hygiene, medications, ...