Your tongue can collect bacteria, food debris and dead cells. This build-up can lead to bad breath and may affect your oral health.
Cleaning your tongue is a simple extra step you can add to your daily routine.
Why clean your tongue?
Cleaning your tongue can help to:
Reduce bad breath caused by bacteria on the tongue surface.
Remove the white or coated layer that can build up.
Lower the amount of bacteria in your mouth that contribute to tooth decay and gum problems.
Improve your sense of taste.
Tongue cleaning is helpful, but it does not replace brushing your teeth and cleaning between them.
What can I use?
A tongue cleaner (tongue scraper) designed for this purpose.
Your toothbrush.
A spoon, used gently, if nothing else is available.
A tongue cleaner is usually the most effective option.
How to clean your tongue
Stand in front of a mirror and stick out your tongue.
Place the cleaner gently towards the back of your tongue (not so far that it hurts).
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