Bad BreathBad BreathChanging Bad Breath

Bad breath is often caused by bacteria in your mouth that gives off noxious odors or gases that smell like sulfur.

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems.

Dry MouthDry MouthDry Mouth Overview

We need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and digest food. When we don't produce enough saliva, our mouth gets dry.

Dry Mouth and Other Side Effects of Medications

All drugs, whether taken by mouth or injected, come with a risk of side effects. Learn which meds might cause oral side effects.

Your Throat, Tonsils, and GlandsYour Throat, Tonsils, and GlandsSalivary Gland Problems

Saliva is important to lubricate your mouth, help with swallowing, protect your teeth from bacteria, and aid in food digestion.

Salivary Gland Stones

A salivary gland stone is a calcified structure that may form inside a salivary gland or duct and can block the flow of saliva.

Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths)

Your tonsils are filled with nooks and crannies where bacteria and other matter, such as dead cells and mucus, can get trapped.

Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Sometimes the tonsils get infected. Overwhelmed by bacteria or viruses, they become inflamed, a condition known as tonsillitis.

Peritonsillar Abscess

A peritonsillar abscess forms in the tissues of the throat next to one of the tonsils.

Tongue and Lip ProblemsTongue and Lip ProblemsCanker Sores

The exact cause of most canker sores is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause of simple canker sores.

Dental Health and Leukoplakia

What is leukoplakia what does it have to do with your oral health? Find out more.

Tongue Problem Basics

Because you use your tongue constantly, it can be frustrating and uncomfortable when you experience tongue problems.

Fissured Tongue

WebMD explains what fissured tongue is, what causes it, and how it's treated.

Black Hairy Tongue

The name black hairy tongue may sound scary, but the condition is harmless. Learn about the symptoms and causes.

Geographic Tongue

WebMD provides information on geographic tongue, including symptoms, treatments, and causes.

Thrush

Thrush can affect anyone, yet it occurs most often in babies and toddlers, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Mucocele

Mucoceles often show up on the inside of your lower lips, your gums, the roof of your mouth, or under your tongue.

Stomatitis

WebMD discusses stomatitis, a condition causing oral inflammation, and its symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Jaw ProblemsJaw ProblemsTemporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles.

Broken Jaw

A broken jaw (or mandibular fracture) is a common facial injury. Know when to seek medical care and how a broken jaw is treated.

Oral and Throat CancerOral and Throat CancerOral Cancer

Cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx can be life threatening.

Throat Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors

Cancers of the throat tend to grow quickly. Learn as much as you can so you’ll know what to expect.

Oral HPV and Cancer

What’s the link between the virus and head and neck cancers? Know the basics and protect yourself.