Dental Insurance Kids, Good Oral Health Includes the Tongue
Your tongue is needed for many functions such as speaking and move food for chewing and swallowing. Small bumps called papillae cover your tongue’s upper surface. Your taste buds are located in the papillae. These taste buds allow you to enjoy specific tastes, such as bitter, sour, salty and sweet. However did you know your tongue also plays a role in oral health. Food particles can stick to your tongue, causing bad breath and promoting tooth decay. To take good care of your tongue, simply brush your tongue whenever you brush your teeth.