stomatodynia

Inflamed Mouth (Stomatitis) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

The mouth, including the tongue, palate, inner cheek and lips, can become irritated and inflamed for various reasons. The mouth has to contend with exposure to various substances on a daily basis and this is not only food and beverages. It is also used for breathing and speech. It is therefore not uncommon for irritation >> Read More ...

Burning Mouth Syndrome and Other Causes of Mouth Burn Sensation

The inside of the mouth is lined with a thin epithelium known as the the oral mucosa. It is highly sensitive to temperature, chemicals and even physical stimulants, coupled with the tongue which is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. This is partly due to the network of nerves supplying the mouth and tongue as >> Read More ...

Stomatitis – Causes of Mouth Inflammation, Irritation

Stomatitis is a general term for inflammation of the oral cavity, its lining and structures. It may involve a few isolated areas or the entire mouth. The signs of inflammation – pain, swelling, redness, warmth – are present to varying degrees. Pain is almost always a feature of stomatitis and mouth pain is >> Read More ...

Mouth Pain (Sore Mouth) and Throat Pain When Swallowing

What is stomatodynia? Stomatodynia is the medical term for pain in the mouth. This can include pain or discomfort of the lips, tongue (glossodynia), palate and/or inner lining of the mouth cavity known as the buccal mucosa. Often dental pain, involving the teeth and/or gums may be described as mouth >> Read More ...