If you’re diligent about brushing your teeth (or trying to be), that’s great. But to mitigate bad breath, brushing your tongue with your toothbrush likely won’t cut it. Your toothbrush’s bristles are ...

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 ...

Although the tongue plays a central role in the mouth, it rarely gets the attention it deserves. Keeping your tongue clean can do wonders for both oral hygiene and overall health. Here’s everything ...

When you think of oral hygiene, what do you think of first? Teeth. That's because that's what the TV commercials focus on, that's what our parents hammered into us about the importance of brushing our ...

It takes a lot for me to add a step to my dental routine. Let’s just say that even after decades of being urged, I still don’t floss as often as my dentist thinks I do (don’t tell). But once I got a ...

Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, and most people focus primarily on brushing their teeth. However, brushing your tongue is just as important, and neglecting it can lead to ...

Editor’s note: Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based freelance health and science journalist. If you can’t seem to get the taste of onion, garlic or cheese out your mouth after brushing, you might ...