No longer: the tongue scraper will set you back a mere $3. Or, if you're feeling especially thrifty and frugal, you can use the edge of a silver spoon instead. As for when to use it, Dr. Rubinov ...

Hey, everyone! I already use a fancy, dentist-approved toothbrush and floss, but some oral health experts say more could be done. Let’s dive in. Scrape your tongue for total oral health It’s not fun ...

The tongue is one of TikTok’s latest fixations. With 4.9 million views on the hashtag #tonguescraping, people are curious about the oral health practice that’s proven to banish bad breath. Beyond its ...

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"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 ...

Q: I’ve heard that tongue scraping is good for your oral health and can prevent bad breath. Is that true? And why? A: Tongue scraping involves using a tool to remove a white or yellowish coating that ...

You likely already brush your tongue while brushing your teeth, so it may seem a tongue scraper is an unnecessary redundancy. But do they help in ways that brushing alone cannot? Some dentists, like ...

In addition to brushing and flossing your teeth, there’s another practice you may want to add to your oral health routine: tongue scraping. Dating back at least 2,000 years, tongue scraping offers ...

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 ...

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