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You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV ...
Ryan Shinkle first noticed something was off more than 20 years ago, at just 25. A small white patch had appeared on the left side of his tongue. Years later, he was diagnosed with tongue cancer.
People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus's impact on the ...
Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...
Head and neck cancers arise in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat or larynx. As per the National ...
Oral cancer, affecting areas from the lips to the oropharynx, often starts subtly, emphasizing the importance of regular ...
This discoloration often appears as white or red patches or plaques in the gums or surrounding areas. The white patches are called leukoplakia and are considered premalignant lesions. Most of these ...
Scaling and root planing treats gum disease by removing plaque and smoothing roots. Learn what to expect before, during, and ...
Bleeding or swollen gums? Understand gum disease symptoms and prevention. Get insights from Arcadia, CA periodontists to ...
Early signs of tongue cancer include difficulty swallowing, persistent tongue ulcers, loose teeth, slurred speech, and more.
People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that's perhaps lesser known is that they're more likely than the ...
Kurt Vile and the War On Drugs leader Adam Granduciel are kindred spirits who share a long history. Granduciel and Vile formed the War On Drugs together in 2005. Pretty soon afterward, Vile left ...