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 ...

We love oral hygiene at NBC Select, which feels like a weird thing to say out loud. We spend many of our water cooler chats talking about our favorite flosses, toothpaste and mouthwashes — we just ...

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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 ...

If your teenager suddenly says they want a tongue piercing, your first instinct might be to freak out a bit. But before you tell them no or roll your eyes, take a breath. It's worth understanding why ...

Study: Microbiome and metabolome integrated analysis: exploring potential diagnostic approaches for Parkinson’s disease using tongue coating samples. Image credit ...

Not long ago, “piercing” meant one hole per earlobe and only in women. Today, both women and men get pierced, and in addition to the ear, other body parts may be pierced for erotic enhancement: the ...