The hypoglossal nerve is one of the 12 cranial nerves arising from the brain. It's a paired nerve, and you have two — left and right. Together, the two hypoglossal nerves control the muscles of the ...

This is 41-year-old Cameron Newsom. Two years after the second biopsy, Cameron felt a soreness in her mouth. "I contacted my dentist because my tongue had started to be very painful. There wasn't ...

The causes of a sore tongue can range from bites or injuries to conditions, such as oral thrush or cold sores. A sore or painful tongue may be alarming, but it is usually not a cause for concern. Most ...