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 ...

We brush our teeth every single day (well most of us do) – so you would think that we would be experts when it comes to dental hygiene. All you have to do is quickly brush your teeth, give it a rinse, ...

Q: I thought brushing your tongue was an important part of oral hygiene. But a friend who is a nurse says it’s not a great idea. She said it has something to do with the mouth microbiome and high ...

In the world of oral hygiene, brushing your teeth and flossing often take center stage. But there’s an unsung hero in the fight against oral health issues – your tongue. This often-neglected part of ...

Regarding “Brushing your tongue could have adverse health effects” (Reading Eagle, Sept. 4), I would like to state the absolute importance of proper oral hygiene including brushing of the tongue in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time. If you have visible plaque or bleeding gums, try an electric toothbrush to improve your technique. Make sure to brush your ...

Dear Doctors: I thought brushing your tongue was an important part of oral hygiene. But a friend who is a nurse says it's not a great idea. She said it has something to do with the mouth microbiome ...

The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. If you’re diligent about brushing your teeth (or trying to be), that’s great. But to mitigate ...