A white tongue is surprisingly common and usually harmless, but it can feel alarming if you don’t know what’s behind it. In ...

There are mainly two reasons for tongue-tie, i.e. either the frenum is too short, tight or didn’t move back down the tongue ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s a body part that you probably don’t pay a lot attention to, but how your tongue looks and functions can provide clues about your overall health. Doctors say a normal, ...

A glossectomy is a type of surgery to remove problems from your tongue. The surgery takes out part or all of your tongue. It often treats tongue cancer, but it can also help with tongue pain, bleeding ...

Canker sores are common and usually go away on their own in one to two weeks. Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth and is more common in people with weakened immune systems. Tongue cancer is more ...

When your tongue swells, it’s typically responding to some form of irritation, injury, or underlying health condition. The tongue’s unique anatomy makes it particularly susceptible to swelling, which ...

Life after tongue cancer surgery can be challenging at first. People may experience changes in their ability to speak, eat, and drink. Tiredness is also common after surgery, and a person must ...