Best tongue cleaners for improving your oral care
Maintaining excellent oral care requires a rigorous routine.
Two minutes of brushing twice daily, trips to the hygienist, minty mouthwash and meticulous flossing - it’s a lot of steps but it is all vitally important to maintain the health of your teeth and gums.
One commonly overlooked segment of close oral examination is tongue cleaning. According to Healthline: “Tongue cleaning has been practised in the Eastern world for hundreds of years. Studies suggest cleaning your tongue regularly can reduce unwanted mouth bacteria that can lead to bad breath, a coated tongue, plaque buildup, and other oral health conditions.”
Do tongue scrapers work?
The most popular products for tongue cleaning include tongue scrapes, and mouthwash. A noted that tongue scrapers were the most effective tool for keeping your tongue squeaky clean, proving to be more efficient than a classic toothbrush. Dr Tim Bradstock-Smith, Cosmetic Dentist and Founder of confirms, “As a dentist, I can affirm that tongue scrapers do indeed work effectively. They are designed to remove bacteria, food particles and dead cells from the surface of the tongue, which are often responsible for bad breath and can contribute to other oral health issues. Regular use of a tongue scraper can help improve your sense of taste, reduce the occurrence of bad breath, and contribute to overall oral hygiene by decreasing the bacterial load in your mouth.”
