Brush your tongue, or wait to find out what happens when you don't. 😛
Wondering whether you should brush your tongue? We’ll be telling you all you need to know about maintaining a healthy tongue and improving your oral health.
A recent image of the microbes coating the tongue has been captured from Cell Rep . Fluorescence spectral imaging was used to investigate the organization of around 20 billion microbes that live on the tongue. The report aims to extend our knowledge of the crucial relationship we have with the oral microbiome living symbiotically within us.
The tongue has a rough surface with various types of papillae that are the raised bumps we can feel. Food debris, bacteria, fungi and dead cells can reside within these crevices. It is understandable why mouthwashes alone may not be enough to help remove build-up on the tongue. This is why brushing makes sense, helping to dislodge and remove this oral debris.
Different types of tongue scrapers and brushes appear to be effective at removing build up. According to a study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene , some scrapers may be more likely to induce the gag reflex than others.Some toothbrush models, such as the Sonicare electric toothbrushes , now include a tongue-brushing attachment that is flat in appearance and resembles a combination of the brush and scraper.
Oral health expert Louise Langdon at the Oral Health Foundation told Live Science:"A healthy mouth generally will have a pink tongue. We don’t want to see any inflammation. Usually, anything that is red or white or standing out is a sign that there is something there that needs looking into." Also, advice was given not to brush or scrape the tongue aggressively as it might become dry and sore and it was recommended to clean once per day.
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