> What is the best way to clean my tongue?

> How often should you clean your tongue?

> Does tongue cleaning have benefits in addition to keeping the breath fresh?

> Should only people with bad breath consider tongue cleaning?

> How soon can I expect results?

> Do many people clean their tongues in this way?

> Do you recommend plastic or stainless steel tongue cleaners?

 

Answers

> What is the best way to clean my tongue?

Although some people brush their tongue with a toothbrush, most dentists and hygienists agree that a tongue cleaner (tongue scraper) is a far better tool. Also, research shows that toothbrushes are less than half as effective in removing bio-burden from the tongue. Toothbrushes are designed for cleaning teeth. Tongue cleaners are designed to clean tongues, which are very different to teeth! A tongue cleaner such as Dr. Tung’,s U-shaped cleaner is designed to gently “,scrape”, off the unwanted bacteria and soft plaque, even from the back of the tongue where most “,bad breath”, bacteria is found. Tongue scraping removes far more bacteria than tongue brushing.

Toothbrushes tend to "grip" the tongue causing gagging, while the tongue cleaner slides along the tongue. So it’,s more comfortable and more efficient. In fact it’,s interesting to note that many cultures have been routinely cleaning their tongues for centuries, and they don’,t use brushes for this! They use a similar u-shape cleaner, which can reach the back of the tongue.