Getting bumps on the back of your tongue is common and usually harmless, but they can be a sign of an underlying issue. Learn the signs to look out for, how to treat them, and when to see a doctor. Tongue scraping can remove bacteria and other buildup from the top of your tongue, improving oral health and minimizing bad breath. Read more: What Does It Mean When You Have Bumps on the Back of Your Tongue? Article
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Oral Health: What Bad Breath Says About Your Health
Bad breath causes include snoring, gum disease, acid reflux, respiratory infections, tonsil stones, diabetes, liver failure,...
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10 Fun Facts About Your Tongue and Taste Buds
Is your tongue the strongest muscle in the body? Can you see your taste buds? How long is the average tongue? Learn fun facts...
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Tongue Problems
There are a variety of diseases and conditions that can cause tongue problems, discoloration, and soreness. Though most tongue problems are not serious. Conditions such as leukoplakia, oral thrush, and oral lichen planus may cause a white tongue while Kawasaki syndrome, scarlet fever, and geographic tongue may cause the tongue to appear red. A black hairy tongue may be caused by overgrown papillae on the tongue. Canker sores, smoking, and trauma may cause soreness of the tongue.
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What Causes Blisters on Lips?
What are blisters on lips and what causes blisters on lips? Learn about these mouth sores, what causes blisters on lips, and how to treat blisters on lips. What to know about getting rid of blisters on the tongue. Learn about the causes of blisters on the tongue and possible treatment methods.
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Canker Sores
Canker sores are a common complaint, and are small ulcers on the inside of the mouth. Canker sores aren't contagious (as opposed to cold sores), and typically last for 10-14 days usually healing without scarring. A variety of things cause canker sores, for example, medications (aspirin, beta-blockers, NSAIDs, high blood pressure medication, and antibiotics); injury to the mouth from dental work, braces, or sports accidents; acidic foods; allergies; and diseases or conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and lupus. Canker sores can be cure with home remedies, and prescription and OTC topical and oral medication.
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Toothache
A toothache is pain on or around a tooth. It may have a variety of causes, including a cavity, abscess, or even sinusitis. Toothache symptoms include pain, headache, earache, bad taste in the mouth, and gum swelling. Dental X-rays and other tests performed by a dentist are used to diagnose the cause of a toothache. Toothache treatment depends on the underlying cause. Taking proper care of the teeth and gums can help prevent toothache.
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How Do You Get Rid of Bumps on the Back of Your Tongue?
Bumps on your tongue can be caused by a number of factors. Find out what can cause these bumps and how you can treat them.
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Is Scraping Your Tongue Safe?
If done correctly, it’s a harmless technique — but using too much pressure or the wrong tool can have some side effects.
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Is It Bad To Scrape Your Tongue With A Spoon?
A tongue scraper removes odor-causing bacteria more effectively from your tongue than a toothbrush. Tongue scraping is good for your oral health, but scraping your tongue with a spoon isn't very effective.
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How Often Should You Scrape Your Tongue?
Scraping your tongue is a quick way to remove unwanted, unneeded material that can cause bad breath and other side effects. Scrape your tongue every time you brush and floss your teeth.
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Oral Health Problems in Children
In addition to dental caries, common oral health problems in children include thumb sucking, tooth sensitivity, and gum disease. Check out the center below for more medical references on oral health, including multimedia (slideshows, images, and quizzes), related disease conditions, treatment and diagnosis, medications, and prevention or wellness.
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