Mouth ulcers can occur at any time. Proper dental hygiene is crucial to keep them at bay. Knowing what they feel and look like helps.

May 16, 2010 - Rachel P Ricucci

Mouth ulcers arise for a variety of reasons due to both local and sytemic disease but the underlying pathology: mucous membrane damage, is common to all.

Jun 10, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Gluten in the diet may be linked to aphthous ulcers or canker sores. Learn more about these sores in the mouth or genitalia and a possible relation to celiac disease.

Jan 15, 2010 - Katrena Wells

Aphthous ulcers are painful sores on the inside of the mouth, lips or tongue that are triggered by diverse events. Numerous treatments and remedies have been explored.

Jan 19, 2010 - Lyn Rasmussen

It can be hard to eat when you have new braces; how can you get the nutrition and comfort you need when you're feeling sore in the mouth and hungry?

Jan 20, 2010 - Alyson Hill

Hand foot and mouth disease in humans is often confused with foot and mouth in animals. Although different viruses are responsible, both belong to the same family.

Aug 14, 2007 - Judy Arbique

Mucositis, often mistaken for canker sores, is a complication of chemotherapy. Here are some ways to treat it.

Apr 20, 2011 - Robert Rister

Discover canker and cold sore differences, canker ulcer sore causes related to celiac disease, and how a gluten-free diet can improve a mouth sore outbreak.

Aug 21, 2010 - Vickie Ewell

A chronically dry mouth can be a diabetes symptom. Learn how to treat it.

Nov 22, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

Aphthous Ulcers are a symptom of many popular diseases and conditions. Sometimes, it is the first symptom of an underlying ailment.

Feb 27, 2011 - Mina Raz

Aphthous uclers are painful yet common oral sores with multiple causes. However, there are several effective treatments.

Jul 30, 2010 - Amanda Hardison

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection that affects young children through direct contact with infected hands, mucus and stools.

Oct 29, 2010 - Angelica Giron

Hand, foot and mouth disease, caused by coxsackie virus, is a self-limiting infection of childhood. Is it as dangerous as cattle foot and mouth disease?

Dec 24, 2011 - Hanish Babu

When a child under 10 feels sick and complains of sore throat, parents may notice fever, a rash, and loss of appetite. Coxsackievirus may be to blame.

May 30, 2010 - Mary Earhart

A lack of oral care can lead to mouth diseases. Nurses can provide nursing interventions to maintain the oral health of unconscious patients.

Apr 25, 2010 - Ngozi Oguejiofo

Cold sore sufferers don't have to give in to this embarrassing condition. Understanding how to prevent and treat cold sores will ease discomfort and speed healing.

Jul 17, 2007 - Barb Hacker

People don't have to suffer from painful fever blisters, instead these cold sore prevention tips should be used to prevent cold sore breakouts.

Feb 10, 2010 - Tiffany Brunskole

While canker sores are benign and do not lead to cancer, they are painful while they last. Proper oral hygiene can decrease the chance of getting one.

Jun 7, 2010 - Harriet Cooper

Severely chapped lips that are cracked and infected at the corners of the mouth may be angular cheilitis, also known as angular stomatitis or perlèche.

May 28, 2010 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

Simple ways to treat dry mouth and increase saliva production, include chewing sugar-free gum, avoid salty snacks and use a humidifier.

Aug 11, 2010 - Kate Le Page