When it comes to oral hygiene, brushing and flossing often take centre stage. However, there’s a crucial step many overlook – ...

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There really aren’t rules around how often you should use a tongue scraper, since there’s so little research on the benefits ...

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A 60-year-old Black man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents with a 1-month history of a yellowish, green furry plaque on his tongue.

Using your toothbrush on your tongue only moves the ... “Older research suggests that using a tongue scraper twice daily can improve your sense of taste,” says Wadia. “After tongue scraping ...