Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS An unhealthy tongue may look red, smooth, or black. Other signs of tongue health ...

The nasopharyngeal duct and palate areas were collected from the upper jaws, whereas the lingual grooves were isolated from the lower jaws. The isolated areas of each head were collected separately ...

Your taste buds may also sense fatty, alkaline, metallic, and water-like tastes. Since fats are an important part of a balanced diet, there may be taste buds that are specifically sensitive to ...