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Tongue scraping, which involves using a tool—yes, called a tongue scraper—to gently remove bacteria, dead cells, and other debris from the surface of the tongue—is far from a new trend.

Searches for "tongue scraper" have almost doubled in the last two decades, according to Google Trends. Some experts, however, have warned about potential risks. The practice of tongue-scraping (or ...

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And if that’s not enough reason to reach for a tongue scraper, pediatric dentist Dr. Rashmi Ambewadikar at Astoria Smiles says it can also help get rid of cavity-causing bacteria like ...