Yes, you should be cleaning your tongue.
that isn't always discussed when we make our bi-annual dental visit is whether we should be cleaning our tongue. And if we are to clean it, how in the world do we actually do that? Tongues seem like a pretty important component of overall oral hygiene, so we figured it was time to do some investigating into how we should be properly caring for our tongues. We turned to the experts to learn how to best clean our tongues, and here's what they had to say.
, DMD, a Florida-based board-certified dentist. Cleaning your tongue not only helps get rid of bad breath, but it also eliminates a myriad of bacteria and protects against gum disease.Both Dr. Hirschfeld and Dr. Wolfe agree that a simple toothbrush or tongue scraper are the usual go-tos when it comes to tongue cleaning, with the scraping method often being the more effective choice of the two.
To scrape your tongue, you will first need to get your hands on a tongue scraper, which typically contain a copper or stainless steel wire. To use the scraper, place the scraper at the back of the tongue and pull it forward to the front of your tongue. Repeat this process a few times, holding the scraper at different angles. Rinse and spit like usual, and be sure to clean the scraper when you're done with it.
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