A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

Toothpaste can scrub off plaque, protect tooth enamel, and prevent gum disease, but it's not an effective remedy for burns. Learn why you shouldn't use toothpaste on burns, and what home remedies ...

We tested more than 60 oral hygiene products, from toothbrushes and toothpastes to tongue scrapers and mouthwashes. These 11 ...

Don’t use toothpaste (Picture: Getty) Dr Arrifin’s post sparked a debate on social media where a number of social media users asked him whether aloe vera could be used to treat burns.

Toothpaste can be used for more than brushing. For those who have ever scorched fingers on the stove or a curling iron and don't have a first aid kit around, try toothpaste.

A study conducted by dental researchers at the University at Buffalo has confirmed that brushing twice a day with toothpaste containing a bactericide and using a toothbrush with a tongue cleaner can ...

A doctor has issued a warning to people not to use toothpaste to soothe burns and instead seek medical attention ...

We're glad your doctor thinks that toothpaste makes sense because of its ingredients. We don't have any idea why it works, but many remedies that people use for minor burns are equally mysterious ...

Ice freezes skin, halting blood flow. Toothpaste worsens burns with calcium, peppermint, traps heat. Experts warn of infection risk.

Potential causes of a burning tongue include burns and scalds, certain medications, oral infections, and acid reflux. When this symptom is persistent, it is known as burning mouth syndrome (BMS).

BURNS are incredibly common in children but not everyone knows how to treat them. From using butter to toothpaste to calm the affected area, a variety of old wives’ tales have been suggested to ...