How Important To Clear Your Tongue Twice Everyday

HOW IMPORTANT TO CLEAR YOUR TONGUE TWICE EVERYDAY

Tongue cleaning is required at least twice in a day which can lead to better oral health.

Tongue cleansing –

The tongue cleaning is done with the help of tongue cleanser to get rid of white, black coating on the tongue.

What is tongue cleanser? 

Tongue cleanser is an oral device which is designed to clean colored or white coating on the tongue.

Type of tongue cleanser

1. Tongue scraper
2. Tongue brush

How to select tongue cleaner?

1. Generally, there are two kinds of tongue cleaner one is tongue scrapper and other is tongue brush. Both work effectively but scrapper has a flat design which provides fewer reflexes when we are trying to clean the tongue.
2. Tongue cleaner come in different size it is better to access the tongue and size of the mouth in front of the mirror before buying a tooth cleaner. Smaller scrappers are perfect for the smaller mouth and for children. Wider angle cleaner should be used by the adult for the wide tongue.
3. The material of the tongue cleaner should be made out of durable material. Previously ivory or tortoise shell is used. Now a day’s stainless steel or copper or plastic is used.

When tongue cleaning is done?

Tongue cleaning is done in the empty stomach to prevent vomiting and gagging. The tongue cleaning can be done number of time which depend on the following

1. The rate of debris accumulated.
2. Amount of debris accumulated
3. Type of food consumed
4. Anatomy of the tongue

How tongue-cleanser is used?

First extend the tongue as much as possible. Locate the area of accumulation of debris. Then place the tongue cleaner to further  part inside the tongue and scrape out the debris from the mouth.

Why tongue cleansing is important twice in a day –

Tongue cleansing has lots of beneficiary effects, which lead healthy oral health.

1. Taste accuracy – Tongue cleansing help to improve the taste sensation because the source of bad taste or halitosis is removed.
2. Aesthetics – The tongue is pink in appearance, But it has been found that tongue becomes white in color or colored coating due to the reduced hygiene and anatomy of the tongue.Daily tongue cleaning can reduce this coating and maintain the pink color of the tongue.
3. Fresh breath – Bad morning breath can be reduced when microorganism, decaying debris of food and dead skin cells are removed from the upper surface of the tongue.  It has been found that tongue cleaning on daily basis can help to reduce anaerobic bacteria and it also helps to reduce malodor. Tongue cleansing become more effective when it is done with the brushing of teeth &  altogether helps to prevent relapse.
4. Periodontal disease and dental caries– Tooth surface act as the reservoir for the periodontal pathogen and tooth pathogen.  People who are suffering from the periodontal disease have thicker tongue coating. Tongue cleaning help to get rid of dental caries, the halitosis and periodontal disease.

Healthy shiny teeth boost our confidence