Experts explain oral yeast infections (oral thrush, candidiasis of the mouth)—including oral thrush symptoms, treatment ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

An unhealthy tongue may look red, smooth, or black. Other signs of tongue health include soreness and enlarged and swollen papillae, or the small bumps on your tongue. Tongue changes are sometimes ...

UCLA Health experts warn that “brushing or scraping the tongue adversely affects the numbers and diversity of the oral microbiome,” which can, in turn, “lead to hypertension.” ...

These mental health conditions can lead to bruxism (teeth grinding), which can affect the tongue. Repeatedly chewing on the tongue—which can cause bumps—can also be a sign of an anxiety disorder.

A normal, healthy tongue should be pink, relatively smooth with small papillae on top, moist but not too wet, and proportional to your mouth.

With a new book and a documentary, 'The M Factor', women’s health advocate Tamsen Fadal wants to change the conversation ...

When Mariana Bom told doctors about her concerns, she "was laughed at" and told it was likely just a side effect of pregnancy ...

This exercise requires you to move your tongue from one side of your mouth to another. Start by sticking your tongue out and moving it slowly from left to right, touching each corner of your lips. ...

Healthy tongue care is part of good oral hygiene, drinking plenty of water, and consuming a balanced diet with essential nutrients. Check your tongue regularly for discoloration or sensation changes.

Dentists break down the top benefits of tongue scraping and how to do it the right way. Plus, they share if the oral hygiene practice is really worth doing.

New parents have a long list of things to watch to ensure their child is healthy and developing properly. More observations ...