Mouth Problems, Noninjury It is not unusual to have a problem
with your Reference mouth Opens New Window Reference Opens New
Window from time to time. A mouth problem can involve your gums,
lips, tongue, or inner cheeks, the roof of your mouth (soft and
hard palates), under your tongue, your neck, or your teeth. Your
mouth may be dry, or food may not taste right. You may have bad
breath or a sore on your lip, gums, or tongue that makes it hard
to eat or talk. Many of these problems can get better with home
treatment. Common mouth problems include: - Reference Sores,
such as Reference cold sores Opens New Window (also called fever
blisters) and Reference canker sores Opens New Window Reference
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cold sores and impetigo usually affect the area around the
outside of the mouth. - Infections, which can be caused by a
virus (such as Reference herpes simplex Opens New Window) or a
bacteria (such as Reference epiglottitis Opens New Window, or
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