A groundbreaking study has revealed that prehistoric teeth could provide unexpected clues about human evolution, challenging ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Several things may cause dark black spots on the tongue, including a benign ...

That sharp pain when teeth accidentally clamp down on your tongue is a sensation most people know all too well. While occasional tongue biting during meals is a common annoyance, frequent or ...

Abstract: Tongue diagnosis is an important method in TCM. Teeth marks are objective indexes of the diagnosis of qi deficiency. One method on teeth marks recognition is based on detecting the size of ...

fluid-filled spots on the tongue. Blisters will heal more quickly if they remain unbroken. A person can promote healing and prevent blisters from breaking by taking care when brushing the teeth ...

Not cleaning your tongue after brushing your teeth could lead to health issues. While regular brushing has its benefits, tongue scraping is also essential. Cleaning your tongue is an essential ...

These mental health conditions can lead to bruxism (teeth grinding), which ... hard bump on the tongue can be a cancerous growth. Sores, red or white spots, irritated spots, numbness, lumps ...

For example, Chung et al. (2023) identified several tongue characteristics, including fur thickness, color, ecchymosis, teeth marks, and red dots, as potential markers of renal function in CKD ...

The presence of marks on the jugal mucosa at the time the teeth touched and on the side of the tongue was assessed with the help of a wooden spatula. To assess the presence of clicking on the ...

A white tongue can be a sign of dehydration or not having enough fluid in your body. When you’re dehydrated, your mouth becomes dry, leading to a build-up of bacteria on the tongue. The bacteria can ...

Yellow spots on teeth can be a cosmetic concern for many, making smiles appear dull and less vibrant. These stains can result from various factors, including dietary habits, poor oral hygiene ...