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Or it may occur at the base of the tongue, near where it attaches to the bottom of your mouth. This is called “oropharyngeal cancer.” Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of tongue ...

However, you may need to see a healthcare provider for more serious tongue diseases or conditions. Canker sores are a very common cause of oral pain. In fact, about half of people will experience them ...

It’s your tongue — or at least, it’s what most healthy ones should look like.

It may be especially good for a "coated tongue," which means a buildup of bacteria and dead cells that could result from things like: Medication use Smoking Dry mouth Inconsistent brushing Yeast ...

Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) happens when your salivary glands don't make enough spit for your mouth to stay wet. Saliva is important for moistening and cleansing our mouths and for ...

Strep throat is known to cause the formation of small red spots in the mouth and throat. These spots are known as petechiae. Other strep throat symptoms can include the sudden appearance of sore ...

There are also specific mouth guards that cover both the upper and lower teeth and prevent the tongue from rolling back to block the air passageway. Some mouth guards come with different-size ...

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