The oral hygiene trend of tongue scraping may improve hygiene and reduce bad breath — but overdoing it could harm heart ...

A dental expert is sounding the alarm over a viral oral hygiene trend that could be doing more harm than good.

Patients with heart valve issues should be particularly cautious about any oral care tools that could introduce bacteria into ...

Tongue scraping, which involves using a tool—yes, called a tongue scraper—to gently remove bacteria, dead cells, and other debris from the surface of the tongue—is far from a new trend. The practice ...

This simple habit clears toxins, supports your gut, and could boost your immune system and digestion in just two minutes a ...

But recently, I’ve taken on the extra habit of tongue scraping. The barrier for entry was low — a $10 metal instrument that takes maybe 30 seconds (if that) out of my day — and, now ...

While regular brushing has its benefits, tongue scraping is also essential. Cleaning your tongue is an essential part of oral hygiene and overall health. (Freepik) He said, “Whenever you wake up, jump ...

When it comes to fighting halitosis, TikTokers are ditching mouthwash in favor of…tongue scraping. Experts in oral hygiene like Joyce Kahng, DDS, a California-based dentist who went viral a few ...

Rytis Bernotas/Getty Images When it comes to fighting halitosis, TikTokers are ditching mouthwash in favor of…tongue scraping. Experts in oral hygiene like Joyce Kahng, DDS, a California-based dentist ...