Saskatoon Dental Group is a locally owned, full-scale Saskatoon dental clinic offering general dentistry services. Consulting your Saskatoon Dental Group dentist can provide personalized recommendations based on an individual’s unique oral health situation. Have you ever cleaned your tongue with a scraper? In this blog, we will go over the benefits of using a tongue scraper and provide recommendations on what types you can try.
Why Should You Use A Tongue Scraper?
- Fresher Breath: Tongue scrapers remove bacteria that cause bad breath, leaving your mouth feeling fresher and your breath fresher.
- Enhanced Taste: Regular use clears away bacteria and food debris, allowing your taste buds to function optimally and enhancing the taste of food and drinks.
- Improved Oral Hygiene: Adding a tongue scraper ensures a more thorough cleaning reducing bacteria, reducing the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and plaque buildup.
- Prevention of Teeth Stains: By eliminating residue on the tongue, it reduces the likelihood of staining teeth from dark-coloured beverages.
- Long-Term Freshness: Unlike mouthwash, tongue scraping provides lasting breath freshness by consistently removing odour-causing bacteria
How to Use a Tongue Scraper
Using a tongue scraper is a simple process:
- After brushing your teeth, rinse the tongue scraper with water to moisten it.
- Extend your tongue and gently scrape from the back to the front, being careful not to apply too much pressure.
- Rinse the scraper after each pass to remove accumulated residue.
- Repeat the scraping process until the tongue feels clean and refreshed.
- Finish by rinsing your mouth with water and/or mouthwash for added freshness. Be sure to also clean your tongue scraper by rinsing it with water and drying it before storing it.
Incorporate tongue scraping into your daily oral hygiene routine for optimal results.
Types Of Tongue Scrapers That Benefit Your Health
There are various types of tongue scrapers out there so it’s important to find the right one for you. Ergonomic designs are usually favored by most tongue scrapers allowing for a comfortable clean.
When selecting a tongue scraper, prioritize materials like plastic or metal, opting for a scraper with a wide head and any supplementary features that aid in thorough mouth cleaning. It’s also essential to choose a scraper that is easy to clean and disinfect, particularly if you lead a busy lifestyle. Our team conducted extensive research on numerous tongue scrapers and cleaners, assessing factors such as usability, materials, pricing, and additional functionalities. Furthermore, a member of our Medical Expert Board, specializing in orthodontics, meticulously reviewed the article’s content for medical accuracy about oral hygiene, the effectiveness of tongue scrapers, and criteria for their evaluation.
Oral health affects our entire body’s health, so we must prioritize it. By using a tongue scraper, you can start improving your oral hygiene today.
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