Brushing and flossing the teeth is nonnegotiable for a healthy mouth. However, if you want to achieve next-level cleanliness, you may also need to tend to your tongue. The ancient practice of tongue ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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You may floss, brush morning and night, get twice-yearly cleanings, and use mouthwash at the right time. But, are you also scraping your tongue? If not, you may want to add this step to your routine ...

"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 ...

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 ...