We all know that injuries which occur inside the mouth heal much quicker than those on the outside of the body. Scientists have a new understanding of why this is the case, and believe that their ...

We have now learned why wounds in our mouth don't scar, which could lead to treatments that prevent such blemishes on the ...

First off, the researchers demonstrated the mouth's amazing healing powers. They applied two small cuts – one to the inside of the cheek, and one to the arm – of thirty healthy, nonsmoking human ...

Puncture wounds in these areas may be extremely serious. If parents notice such an injury in their child, it is important to have the child immediately evaluated by a physician.

What Causes a Canker Sore . A canker sore is a lesion or wound inside the mouth. It is usually round or oval-shaped and can be white or yellow with a red border around it.

"While wounds to the skin heal more quickly in women than in men, our study suggested the opposite is true for healing of wounds inside the mouth," said Dr. Phillip Marucha, head of periodontics ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS A bump on the roof of the mouth can have a number of causes, including canker sores, fungal infections, or bony growths. The bump may be painless or sore.

"While wounds to the skin heal more quickly in women than in men, our study suggested the opposite is true for healing of wounds inside the mouth," said Dr. Phillip Marucha, head of periodontics ...

Deep cuts inside the lower lip may need stitches or heal with home care. Here, learn the right first aid, when to see a doctor, and how to help the cut heal.

"Whenever there is a wound, whether it be from scaling and root planing or a burn from a hot piece of pizza, this enables the doctor to give their patient a localized way to deal with discomfort, ...

It’s the first time an animal has been seen applying medicine to a skin wound. After an orangutan hurt his face, scientists observed him chewing a plant known to relieve pain and applying a ...