Get your mouth clean with the tongue cleaner

 You may have heard that tongue cleaning should be an integral part of your oral care routine. But what's the best way to clean it - should you scrape or brush? Why do you need a tongue scraper? Can't you just brush your tongue with a toothbrush? Almost everyone can benefit from this basic, twice-daily dental hygiene habit, and we're here to help you with all the questions. So what are the best practices? Let's take a look.

Is scraping your tongue more effective and safer than brushing your teeth?
Our teeth are rugged, hard, individual and separated. Between each one are spaces, large or small, where plaque, bacteria, viruses and fungi can hide and flourish. That's why toothbrushes have bristles; mainly to get into the crevices and eliminate these bugs. The toothbrush also "scrubs" the hard surfaces of the teeth. On the other hand, our tongue is like a plush carpet. Its "pile" creates small bends and cracks. Its warmth, moisture and valleys are the perfect breeding ground for certain bacteria, unlike teeth, which are soft. Hundreds of sharp, harsh bristles may be suitable for hard teeth. However, just like trying to clean a carpet with a broom, trying to clean the tongue with a toothbrush is ineffective and may even be harmful. It is also important to clean the tongue all the way from the back.

The carefully designed metal tongue scraper is curved and has smooth, flat edges. This allows it to distribute pressure evenly, thus reducing or eliminating the gag reflex. As you gently scrape from the back all the way to the front, it removes the coating of plaque and bacteria easily and effectively . It is recommended to use this tongue scraper for adults once or twice a day, especially after eating garlic or onions. Cleaning the tongue can be effective in preventing bad breath.