What are these lumps in my mouth?

Oral cancer affects thousands of people every year. It affects any working parts of your mouth like your lips, teeth, gums, and the roof of your mouth. When should you worry? read more

The appearance of white bumps in the mouth at the back of your throat could be leukoplakia. It is thought that leukoplakia is caused by irritants in the oral cavity and, therefore, is common among smokers. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can also cause these white lumps in the mouth to appear. read more

Small, pimple-like bumps inside your mouth can be caused by multiple conditions, such as canker sores, mucous cysts, oral lichen planus and inflamed papillae. These conditions usually resolve on their own, but certain medications can relieve some of the accompanying pain and discomfort. read more

Oral thrush: Oral thrush is a fungal infection that causes white lesions on the lips, mouth, gums, or tonsils. The fungus Candida albicans is the most common fungal strain to cause oral thrush. Sometimes white bumps on the lips are a harmless genetic variation. read more