Over-the-counter gels provide temporary pain relief for both minor and moderate cankers. They feature an anesthetic called benzocaine that numbs the affected area. They also shield the canker from ...

For some lucky people, mouth ulcers are a one-time occurrence. Often, though, they reappear four to five times a year ...

A dentist has spoken out about the red-flag signs to look out for when it comes to oral cancer - which, as the NHS describes, ...

WE’RE all taught to be aware of potential signs of cancer – from strange lumps and skin changes to unexplained weight loss ...

When this form of liquorice mixes with saliva, it's demulcent (soothing and coating) properties are can have a helpful healing effect on ulcers. Very occasionally mouth ulcers can be due to ...

On Christmas Eve, my boyfriend mentioned I had a small pimple on my lip. That immediately drew my attention to a familiar feeling — a tingling sensation at the corner of my mouth. I’ve had cold sores ...

Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about oral cancers and the importance of early detection.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A woman is urging people not to ignore mouth ulcers that don't go away - after hers turned out to be cancer and she needed 6cm of her tongue ...

It usually starts with a tingling at the edge of your lip. Painful, fluid-filled bumps emerge. Then they pop, ooze, scab over and eventually heal. Every few months, this cycle repeats. Cold sores ...

The common denominator of these more problematic mouth ulcers is that they hurt more and ... Common cankers usually live inside the cheeks or lips; a sign of a more troubling issue is if the ...