This can also be a sign of leukoplakia which over time can develop into mouth cancer. Dr Prinja says that a ‘strawberry’ tongue which happens due to redness and seed-like bumps can be a sign of ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDSGum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell ...

Health care providers need to provide a careful explanation of the procedure, why it is being done, what the possible findings might be, as well as what follow-up care might be necessary.

One of the first clinical skills learned by medical students is the importance of asking the patient to "put out your tongue, please," recognizing that observing the tongue may frequently provide ...