So you brush, floss, and swish mouthwash like a champ. Yay! But before we cue the confetti, let's address the elephant in the ...

And if that’s not enough reason to reach for a tongue scraper, pediatric dentist Dr. Rashmi Ambewadikar at Astoria Smiles says it can also help get rid of cavity-causing bacteria like ...

The dentist adds “Cleaning your tongue scraper is simple but crucial for ... or soak it in a solution of water and a small amount of mouthwash or hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes.

Tongue scraping, which involves using a tool—yes, called a tongue scraper—to gently remove bacteria, dead cells, and other debris from the surface of the tongue—is far from a new trend.

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Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

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