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 ...

Dr. Azadeh Akhavan, a New York City-based dentist whose practice emphasizes preventative and holistic care, told HuffPost ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your tongue is more than just a muscle for speaking and tasting. It plays a vital role in digestion, oral health, and even immunity. Many people focus on brushing and flossing but neglect their tongue ...

In the world of wellness trends, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest fad, but some practices have stood the test of time for a reason. One such tradition is tongue scraping: an ancient Ayurvedic ...

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 ...