Small fluid-filled sacs, medically known as oral mucoceles, are common lesions that appear in the mouth and then disappear.

Salivary gland stones can cause swelling and jaw pain. Obstruction of the duct by a stone can potentially lead to a bacterial infection or an abscess. Treatment can depend on the size and location ...

When there’s a mismatch or misalignment between your upper jaw bone (or maxilla) and the lower one (mandible), you have an uneven or crooked jaw. This can arise due to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ...

First bite syndrome causes sharp jaw pain with initial bites of food, often linked to salivary gland nerve damage from ...

Australia: A rare and alarming case of prostate cancer presenting as an oral swelling emphasizes the importance of vigilance ...

This can make life a misery for any sleep-disrupted partners – not least because experts suggest many snorers are more likely ...

9–11 A 28-year-old woman reported to the department with complaints of recurring episodes of swelling in the left lower jaw (figure 1), intermittent mild pain in the entire left side and paresthaesia ...

When a person has an infection, they may notice swollen lymph nodes in part of the body near the infection site, such as their neck, armpit, jaw, or groin. Cancer that develops in or spreads to ...

A HEALTHY 78-year-old man went to his dentist with a wobbly lower left pre-molar, hoping for a quick fix. After evaluating the situation, the dentist decided the best course of action was to ...

When someone with first bite syndrome takes the first bite of a meal, they might feel a sharp pain, cramp, or spasm close to the parotid salivary glands along the lower jaw. The pain—which typically .