Have you noticed a thick white coating on your tongue? Are you dealing with bad breath, redness, or a bad taste while eating meals? This is a symptom of white tongue, in which your tongue develops a ...

Our tongues rarely get the attention they deserve as health indicators, yet their appearance can reveal surprising information about our overall wellbeing. A healthy tongue should appear pink, moist, ...

Tongue soreness can be widespread or occur on one or both sides of the tongue. Treatments will largely depend on the cause, but may include good oral hygiene, mouth rinses, or certain medications. A ...

Your tongue is a vital health barometer, revealing early signs of nutrient deficiencies, infections, and even autoimmune ...

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) most commonly causes cold sores while HSV-2 is associated with genital herpes. But, it’s also possible to contract an HSV-2 infection in the mouth from sex without ...

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A yeast infection — on your tongue? It’s more common than you might think. (Photo: Getty Images/RunPhoto) Blue-raspberry slushees aside, you probably don’t pay much attention to the color of your ...

Q. My problem is a black, hairy tongue. No one has an answer on how to cure it. I have seen an internal medicine doctor, a gynecologist, an otorhinolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) and an ...

Keep your mouth clean by brushing your teeth and flossing twice daily to help a sore tongue heal. Rinse your mouth with saltwater to prevent infection and ease pain from sores. Avoid smoking and ...