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.

Smoking marijuana can increase cavities, tooth loss and the risk of oral cancers — but you can take steps to protect yourself.

Khaberni - An unusual taste in the mouth, whether bitter or sour, is not just a fleeting annoyance, but may represent an ...

Mouth sores have many possible causes, such as infections, trauma, and tobacco use. Seek care for certain mouth sores, like ones with white patches or that develop after you start a new medication.

Floor of the mouth cancer is a type of oral cancer that forms under the tongue. Smoking, tobacco use, and drinking alcohol are some of the main risk factors for this form of cancer. Share on Pinterest ...

Waking up with a dry mouth may indicate an underlying health condition if it happens regularly. People who often experience dry mouth may find it disrupts their sleep and affects their dental health.

A new study from researchers in Japan has found a possible link between gum disease and multiple sclerosis , a condition that ...

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Does your mouth taste like you’ve been munching on old coins? There’s a medical name for that: dysgeusia, a condition that can make your mouth taste metallic, salty, or rancid. When you think about ...

New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just ...

Having a parched mouth is never fun, but is there a worse time to go sandpaper-tongued than when you’re boning? On top of feeling unpleasant, dry mouth can lead to thick, sticky saliva, bad breath, ...

TikTok beauty hacks like mouth tape and wrinkle tape go viral, but do they work? An expert reveals what actually smooths skin and sculpts your jawline.