Tongue Cleaning
Important Facts about
Tongue Cleaning
- Brushing your
teeth reduces mouth odor by 25%.
- Cleaning your
tongue reduces mouth odor by 75%.
- Cleaning the
tongue and brushing the teeth together will
reduce mouth odors by 85%.
- The surface of
the tongue is one of the main breeding grounds
for bacteria that attack the teeth and gums.
- The total
bacteria count on the dorsum (top) of the tongue
can be reduced by as much as 50% after one day
of tongue scraping in comparison to one week of
tongue brushing to achieve the same results.
- Tongue
scraping is an especially important procedure
for heavy smokers, mouth breathers, or those who
do not wear their dentures due to unduly coated
tongues.
- Tongue
scraping reduces the source of halitosis, root
cavities, and improves taste acuity and interest
in different varieties of food in the elderly.
- The toothbrush
is designed to specifically to remove plaque
from teeth. It is not designed to effectively
clean the tongue's histological structures.
- Daily hygiene
of the tongue is an important part of total
mouth care in addition to brushing and flossing.
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