A fissured tongue isn’t usually serious. However, extra oral care may be required to remove debris. If cracks hurt or develop sores, they may be caused by another health condition that requires ...

The liver is an important part of the body. It filters blood, detoxifies chemicals and metabolises drugs. In total, the liver has over 500 functions in the body, including breaking down about one ...

March 16, 2010 — Tongue conditions commonly seen in primary care are reviewed for the family physician in an article published in the March 1 issue of American Family Physician. "According to the ...

Do you have a scrotal tongue? The answer may surprise you. Before you start insisting your tongue doesn't have testicles, know this: Scrotal tongues are super-common, occurring in around 5% of the U.S ...

Who knew that saying "Ahhh" could be so educational? You might think that a symptom on your tongue—such as an unusual color or texture—is no big deal, but what happens in your mouth can often be a ...

IT is important not to overlook even the smallest oral health details because this can lead to catastrophic outcomes. People often say dental services are expensive, yet a lack of knowledge costs more ...

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