Dentists stressed the importance of cleaning the tongue to enjoy good oral health and fresh breath, noting that over time a layer of food residue forms on the tongue, which produces gases that can cause a bad odor to emerge from the mouth.
This layer also forms a fertile environment for the proliferation of bacteria and fungi, which negatively affect oral health. Bacteria can attack the gums and cause painful inflammation, according to the German Society of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine.
To avoid these health problems, the tongue should be cleaned daily using a tongue scraper or a designated brush. Note that the scraper works to remove the surface level of the layer deposited on the tongue, while the brush can reach the deeper levels.
Regarding how to do this, the association explained that the scraper or brush is placed on the back third of the tongue, then cleaned by moving the scraper or brush from back to front, repeating this process several times until the tongue feels clean.
2023-10-07 15:41:23
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