Dental problems often arise or get worse during pregnancy, and a new study hints that rapid changes to the oral microbiome at ...

When we wake up, it is normal for our body to need an adaptation period or for us to notice that certain areas of the body ...

Never in my life had I felt so guilty and terrified," Dr. Ashley Joves told Newsweek, after spotting her husband's oral ...

Your tongue is a vital health barometer, revealing early signs of nutrient deficiencies, infections, and even autoimmune ...

A month ago, I was called from a beef feedlot farm at Mavoko. The second lot of cattle for fattening and finishing had arrived three days before. I needed to visit the farm and carry out arrival ...

Keep your mouth clean by brushing your teeth and flossing twice daily to help a sore tongue heal. Rinse your mouth with saltwater to prevent infection and ease pain from sores. Avoid smoking and ...

For thousands of years traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners have checked patients’ tongues as part of a full examination, carefully scrutinizing their color, shape and coating in an ...

(NEXSTAR) – Do you have a “geographic tongue”? No, it’s not a nickname for a person who speaks multiple languages, or even a glutton who enjoys a diverse range of worldly cuisines. It’s actually a ...

A glossectomy is a type of surgery to remove problems from your tongue. The surgery takes out part or all of your tongue. It often treats tongue cancer, but it can also help with tongue pain, bleeding ...