"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Brushing and flossing your teeth are an essential part of any oral care routine, but what about cleaning ...

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 ...

Cleaning your tongue gets rid of bacteria, food debris, and plaque that can give you bad breath and wreak havoc on your oral health.

chair of oral biology at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Tongue scraping is exactly what it sounds like—using a tool (either made of plastic, stainless steel, or copper) to gently ...

Q: I’ve heard that tongue scraping is good for your oral health and can prevent bad breath. Is that true? And why? A: Tongue scraping involves using a tool to remove a white or yellowish coating that ...

Tongue scraping has become the latest trend with widespread acceptance in the realm of oral health, being touted as an easy ...

You brush your teeth, splash water on your face, and maybe sip a glass of water first thing in the morning. But what if there’s a simple, centuries-old practice you’re missing, one that could ...

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