The tongue has lots of small spots or dots on it for taste and sensation. If spots are an unusual color or cause irritation, they may indicate an infection, past injury, or other condition.

CORVALLIS — The road was long, painful and uncertain. But Makiya Tongue is back on the field for Oregon State football this spring. In September 2023, on a special teams play against San Diego ...

A dental expert isn’t holding his tongue about a viral oral hygiene trend that could do more harm than good — and even kill you. “What many don’t understand is that a tongue scraper can ...