Researchers reviewed 19 studies on tongue piercings and found they carry significant oral health risks, including fractures, ...

The researchers found that for the 14 patients with a tongue piercing, compared with teeth not affected by the piercing, the percentages of sites with bleeding on probing, attachment loss ≥6mm, ...

Even in the cleanest, safest piercing studios, piercers have seen things that would make anyone’s stomach turn. Think ...

You’re near death. Tongue hanging out. Saliva dripping to the floor. Too much to drink? Rat poison? How about Ludwig’s Angina? Your tongue swells to the point that it blocks off your ...

The tongue is one of TikTok’s latest fixations. With 4.9 million views on the hashtag #tonguescraping, people are curious about the oral health practice that’s proven to banish bad breath. Beyond its ...

Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can be alarming for new parents—but does your child's tongue actually need to be clipped? Cindy Gellner, MD, addresses the myths and facts about a frenotomy, from the ...

Ulcers or irritation fibromas occur from accidentally biting your tongue or rubbing it against sharp teeth or dental appliances. Canker sores can occur due to stress or can be immune-related.

Your tongue is a unique muscle because it’s only attached to bone on one (not both) ends. Its surface has papillae (small bumps). Between the papillae are taste buds. Your tongue has many uses, it: ...

Tongue thrusting is a reflex where you place your tongue incorrectly while swallowing, essentially because you push your tongue against your front teeth. The condition is common in kids who suck their ...