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My dentist here told me that brushing tongue can be harmful for the taste buds, given that's true. how should i clean my tongue?
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No: I have never heard or read of anyone damaging their taste buds by brushing or scraping their tongue. I believe that you dentist is wrong.
Answered 11/27/2017
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