Your tongue has thousands of tiny taste buds, and while that may be good news for your palate, it can make oral hygiene a bit more complicated—those little buds are the perfect place for odor-causing ...

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 ...

Brushing and scraping are equally effective ways of cleaning your tongue. You should brush or scrape your tongue twice a day. This removes bacteria, food debris, dead cells, and plaque that can build ...

If your baby isn’t eating solid foods or doesn’t have teeth yet, cleaning their tongue might seem unnecessary. But oral hygiene isn’t only for older kids and adults — babies need their mouths clean, ...

CNN - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your baby may not be born with any teeth, but their mouths still need a good cleaning on a regular basis. Here's what you need to know about cleaning your newborn's tongue. Why your baby has a white ...