Read on for specific causes. Canker sores can develop anywhere on the tongue or mouth. They are open white or yellow areas ...

A sore or bump on the side of the tongue that doesn't go away is often the first sign of tongue cancer. As the disease ...

dry and cracked lips a stickiness on the cheeks or tongue food debris in the mouth dried saliva on the tongue or palette red, sore or swollen gums around a denture, which can cause it to become loose.