Q: I thought brushing your tongue was an important part of oral hygiene. But a friend who is a nurse says it’s not a great idea. She said it has something to do with the mouth microbiome and high ...

Brushing your teeth seems like one of the simplest daily habits. Pick up a toothbrush, add toothpaste, scrub for a couple of minutes, and rinse. Most people assume they have been doing it right since ...

According to hospital officials, the man was cleaning his tongue when he suddenly yawned, causing the toothbrush to slip down ...

Brushing up on your dental hygiene at home could keep you healthier for longer. A recent poll found that Americans admit to skipping brushing their teeth 5 times a week. Oral health is a window to ...

Have you been brushing your teeth the wrong way all your life? A British dentist has gone viral for suggesting that wetting your toothbrush before applying toothpaste is a big no-no, which has got ...

Here’s another thing to add to the list of highly unlikely but deeply horrifying injuries you could sustain in the safety of your own home. A recent case report detailed a 50-year-old man who fainted ...

Brushing our teeth is something we all do twice every single day. Or least should be doing. But, according to experts, many of us have actually been doing it completely wrong. With more people than ...

"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 ...

One of the most entertaining cops on the internet, Deputy Frank Sloup of Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, is back at it again in his Fridays With Frank web series. The latest installment dropped with ...

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 ...

Dear Doctors: I thought brushing your tongue was an important part of oral hygiene. But a friend who is a nurse says it’s not a great idea. She said it has something to do with the mouth microbiome ...

A 55-year-old man from Rahim Yar Khan accidentally swallowed his toothbrush while brushing his teeth early in the morning.