- Toothbrush irritation
Toothbrush irritation, from improper brushing, causes receding gums, worn enamel, and tooth sensitivity.
- Teething
Teething can cause crankiness, fussing, biting on objects, swollen gums, and drooling in infants.
- Laryngitis
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, or voice box, causing hoarseness and loss of voice.
- Dental abscess
A dental abscess, a severe tooth infection, can cause throbbing pain, swelling, redness, fever, and more.
- Strained voice (vocal cords)
Symptoms of a strained voice include hoarseness, raspy voice, rawness, achy throat, deeper voice, and more.
- Canker sores
Canker sore symptoms begin with a tingling sensation, followed by a red bump that becomes an ulcer.
- Toothache
A toothache is any pain or soreness in or around a tooth.
- Viral pharyngitis
Viral pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a virus, and causes throat pain and cold-like symptoms.
- Oral (mouth) herpes
Oral herpes is a viral infection and causes cold sores or fever blisters, usually around the mouth.
- Acute sinusitis
Acute sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, causes sinus pain and tenderness, facial redness and more.
- Coxsackie virus infection
Coxsackie virus infection can cause many cold-like symptoms as well as blisters on the mouth hands and feet.
- Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a mild form of periodontal (gum) disease that can cause redness, swelling, and bleeding gums.
- Thermal burn of mouth or tongue
A thermal burn of the mouth or tongue can cause pain, blisters, peeling skin, and temporary loss of taste.
- Salivary duct obstruction (sialolithiasis)
Salivary duct obstruction can lead to swelling and pain, often under the tongue or jaw.
- Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme is a rare and potentially serious skin condition that causes a rash and blisters.
- Dental caries (cavities)
Dental cavities are tiny holes in teeth and can aching pain in the tooth and jaw.
