Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Swollen lips may be caused by allergic reactions, injuries, chapping or sunburn, infections, and cysts called mucoceles. The swelling comes from either ...

Unlike many body parts where swelling might go unnoticed, even minor inflammation of the tongue becomes immediately apparent due to its limited space in the mouth. Swelling may develop gradually ...

With severe trench mouth, swollen lymph nodes in the neck are common. Left untreated, trench mouth can destroy gum tissue and spread to the supporting structure of the teeth known as the ...

More than 500 teeth were removed by doctors from a little boy’s mouth recently after he started to complain of jaw pain and swelling. Since the 7-year-old boy’s surgery last month, he now has ...

What Is Oral Lichen Planus? Oral lichen planus is a long-lasting disease that affects your mouth, causing symptoms such as painful white patches, redness, and swelling. It doesn't go away ...