Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Your tongue is naturally lumpy, but noticeable bumps on the back of the tongue signal an irritation, infection, or serious medical condition like HPV ...

The back of your tongue, with its rough surface, is a prime spot for bacteria to hide. 2. ... View all comments. Read more about: bad breath prevention, dental care routine, ...

Bumps on the back of the tongue could indicate injury, infection, allergies, or another condition. It is best to contact a doctor if a person develops bumps on the tongue. Summary.

Swollen taste buds may accompany a swollen tongue or result from irritation of the taste buds themselves. If swelling persists, it can damage a person’s sense of taste. Causes ...

Tongue scraping is the process of running a simple tool across your tongue to remove bacteria, food particles, and other debris from the surface. It's been around for hundreds of years, with ...

Tongue scraping can help when “you have a lot of bacteria and film on your tongue,” Kosdon said. “By scraping it off, you can actually taste things better because germs are covering where ...

The oral tongue is the part you see when you poke your tongue out at someone. This is the front two thirds of your tongue. Cancers that develop in this part of the tongue come under a group of cancers ...

Sure, we all know that you should brush your teeth twice a day (and floss — either with string floss or a water flosser).But recently, I’ve taken on the extra habit of tongue scraping. The ...