(CNN) — Editor’s note: Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based freelance health and science journalist. If you can’t seem to get the taste of onion, garlic or cheese out your mouth after brushing, ...

There are several tools someone may use to clean their tongue, such as tongue scrapers, toothbrushes, or mouth rinses. According to research, however, the benefits of tongue cleaning are inconclusive.

If you’re diligent about brushing your teeth (or trying to be), that’s great. But to mitigate bad breath, brushing your tongue with your toothbrush likely won’t cut it. Your toothbrush’s bristles are ...

Dileep Sharma received funding for research from Australian Dental Research Foundation, NSW Dental council, Central Coast Local Health District, International Association for Dental, Oral, and ...

Editor’s note: Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based freelance health and science journalist. If you can’t seem to get the taste of onion, garlic or cheese out your mouth after brushing, you might ...

Poor tongue hygiene can also disturb saliva balance, leading to dryness and discomfort. She warns, “Skipping tongue cleaning ...

Let's face it: We all get bad breath occasionally, especially in the morning. It's only human to have less-than-fresh breath after waking up, but there's actually a dentist-approved remedy that ...

The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. If you’re diligent about brushing your teeth (or trying to be), that’s great. But to mitigate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “A tongue scraper is a tool used to help keep the tongue clean and free of bacteria, food debris, and ...

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When it comes to fighting halitosis, TikTokers are ditching mouthwash in favor of…tongue scraping. Experts in oral hygiene like Joyce Kahng, DDS, a California-based dentist who went viral a few years ...