Why Do You Need A Tongue Scraper?
If you’ve visited the oral care section of the drug store or browsed online, you may have noticed a tool called a tongue scraper or tongue cleaner. They come in various shapes and sizes, but one thing is certain, they are an essential part of a proper oral care routine. Tongue scrapers help to clean your tongue by loosening the layer of biofilm, the yellowish-white coating on the tongue. Biofilm is home to billions of disease and odor-causing bacteria.
Properly Cleaning Your Tongue
To properly clean your tongue you should use a flat, angled scraper (like the ProFresh Tongue Scraper) and place the fan-shaped cleaning edge on the very back of your tongue. Make sure the angled-edge is facing down. Hold the Tongue Scraper firmly against your tongue and pull it forward.
Repeat this motion 3-6 times, rinsing your mouth and the tongue scraper with water each time. Be sure to clean the sides of your tongue as well as the middle to remove all biofilm. Extending your tongue as much as possible will help reach the row of small bumps that lie at the back of the tongue.
If you have trouble completing this process without gagging, the best thing to do is start out as far back as you are comfortable. Gradually start the tongue scraper further back each day until you have reached the back of your tongue.
Improving Your Oral Care Routine
Utilizing a tongue scraper is the only way to dislodge the biofilm from your tongue’s surface. But a tongue scraper doesn’t stop the problem by itself. Daily use of an alcohol-free, antimicrobial oral rinse, like ProFresh, is the only way to prevent the bacteria and biofilm from coming back. While there are many kinds of antibacterial oral rinses, patented ProFresh Oral Rinse has been proven to be 99% effective at removing the bacteria that cause bad breath and halitosis.
Practicing proper tongue cleaning is important; It keeps your mouth clean, your breath fresh, and your teeth where they’re supposed to be. It can also help prevent both oral and systemic disease. And, it’s an incredibly simple and quick addition to your daily routine.
So what are you waiting for? Try a tongue scraper today!
