Mouth

Covering up bad breath with a mint is a temporary solution. To get rid of bad breath permanently, you need to find out what's behind it. 

Tobacco products and certain mouthwashes or medications can cause the rare, but unsightly, condition known as black hairy tongue.

Burning mouth syndrome can be caused by menopause, medications, allergies and even anxiety. Find out what you can do to cool down a burning mouth.

Often used synonymously with "cold sores," canker sores are actually quite different. Canker sores aren't contagious and appear only on the inside of your mouth.

If your child has a cleft palate, it's essential to get them a thorough dental exam by the age of 1. Treatment for cleft palate may include dental surgery, orthodontics and speech therapy.

Anyone who has cold sores knows what a nuisance they can be. Although cold sores aren't curable, there are some things you can do to help prevent frequent outbreaks.

Simple changes to your diet and daily habits can help prevent dry mouth syndrome. But for prolonged bouts of dry mouth, it's essential to see your dentist or physician for help.

Don't take post-op instructions for a tooth extraction lightly; they can help prevent dry socket. Find out who's at risk for dry socket and what to do if you think you have it.

Once you get them, they're here to stay. While fever blisters can't be cured, you can control future outbreaks. Find out how to prevent cold sores and what treatments can contain them.

Halitosis is the clinical term for bad breath. You could impress someone by saying "halitosis" in a sentence, but it may leave a bad impression if you actually have it.

Ever heard of leukoplakia? It looks like white or gray patches in your mouth. Find out more about what this condition has to do with your oral health and how it's treated.

Oral thrush is a condition caused by an overgrowth of fungus in our mouths. Certain medical conditions and daily habits may trigger oral thrush. Find out if you're at risk.

An acute form of gingivitis, trench mouth rarely affects those living in developed nations. However, trench mouth can rear its ugly head if you don't practice good oral hygiene.