A white tongue can have many different causes and is sometimes accompanied by a dry mouth or an unpleasant odor. In some cases, simply brushing your teeth is enough to make it go away — but what if ...
When we think of unique body identifiers, we think of fingerprints, iris patterns or even DNA. But scientists have discovered another surprisingly accurate biometric marker in your tongue. Its shape, ...
Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict everything from cancer risk to heart and brain health. A dentist reviews a dental ...