Cleaning your tongue can help you stay fresh-breathed and lower your chances of getting cavities. You can choose to use a tongue scraper, a toothbrush, or an oral rinse to get the job done. Some ...

If you can’t seem to get the taste of onion, garlic or cheese out your mouth after brushing, you might benefit from a tongue scraper. As one of the most flexible muscles in the body, the tongue has ...

From the time we develop our first little baby teeth, brushing becomes a part of life. Twice a day, every day, we brush, rinse, and spit for fresh breath and clean teeth. And if we're really good, we ...

Dileep Sharma received funding for research from Australian Dental Research Foundation, NSW Dental council, Central Coast Local Health District, International Association for Dental, Oral, and ...

This week, readers wondered about tongue cleaning and SNAP cards. Q: Why do dentists not clean your tongue when you’re in for a regular check-up? Short answer, dental hygienists won’t clean the tongue ...

Tongue scraping is the process of running a simple tool across your tongue to remove bacteria, food particles, and other debris from the surface. It's been around for hundreds of years, with tongue ...

Cleaning your baby's teeth is important for keeping their mouths healthy. Without good care, they can get cavities and other problems. Before their first teeth start coming in, though, newborns need ...

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Discover why cleaning your tongue, especially with copper, is crucial for oral and gut health. Ancient practices and modern science highlight copper's antimicrobial properties, effectively killing ...