We brush our teeth every day, but it’s easy to forget about the tongue. However, paying attention to your tongue can give vital clues concerning your oral and overall health. Next time you’re brushing your teeth, be sure to brush…
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Don’t ignore your tongue
You’re brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing at least once a day and going to the dentist every 6 months. It may seem like you’re doing everything right to maintain good oral health, but you still might be forgetting…
How to heal a burned tongue
It’s hot drink season. That means lots of mugs full of hot, soothing teas, coffees, and of course, hot chocolate! The downside to all the delicious drinks? A burnt tongue. Here are some of our tips to soothe and heal a burnt tongue: Stay…
The importance of brushing your tongue
Did you know that cleaning your tongue is just as important as brushing and flossing? It’s true! The tongue is covered with bacteria that cling to the crevices and elevations of your tongue. There are many tools you can buy…
Creating good child dental habits
Introducing good dental habits early in life is a great way to set your child up for success in the future. Here are a few tips for getting the process started. Start habits early The earlier you introduce teeth brushing…
What’s going on?
Cleaning, flossing, polishing, poking, prodding – a trip to the dentist has so many things going on. But did you know there is even more happening that isn’t as obvious? Here are a few of the things your dentist is…
3 Things your tongue says about your health
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your tongue. However, when you look at it, it’s probably one of the most important parts of your body. Without it, speaking would be almost…
Tongue Trivia
We talk a lot about teeth, but your tongue is just as important for many reasons. Here are just a few of the amazing facts about the tongue. It houses between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds that allow us to…