Canker sores and oral cancer lesions may seem similar but there are ways to tell the difference. A lesion that's red, typically flat, and painful early on is usually a canker sore (aphthous ulcer).

The clinical features, etiology, and treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) are discussed. Aphthous ulcers are among the most common oral lesions in the general population, with a frequency ...

Many things can cause your gums to hurt, but not all of them need a trip to the dentist. Sore gums can be a sign that you brush your teeth too hard or that your braces or dentures are irritating ...

called oral thrush. You may also notice white spots that burn when you eat if you have canker sores. Pregnancy can also cause white spots on the gums because of the change in estrogen levels.

also known as aphthous ulcers or canker sores. They typically occur on the inner cheeks, inner lips, base of your gums or roof of your mouth, and can also appear on your tongue. Thankfully ...

Bumps on your tongue may be lie bumps, canker sores, cold sores, or in rare cases, oral cancer. Lie bumps are common and happen when the small bumps on your tongue become inflamed. Oral cancer is ...