{"id":6786,"date":"2024-03-26T21:56:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T21:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saskatoondentalgroup.com\/?p=6786"},"modified":"2024-03-26T21:56:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T21:56:50","slug":"benefits-of-using-a-tongue-scraper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saskatoondentalgroup.com\/benefits-of-using-a-tongue-scraper\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Using a Tongue Scraper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Karla||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Rubik||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskatoondentalgroup.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskatoondentalgroup.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saskatoon Dental Group is a locally owned, full-scale Saskatoon dental clinic offering general dentistry services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Consulting your Saskatoon Dental Group dentist can provide personalized recommendations based on an individual\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Should You Use A Tongue Scraper?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresher Breath: Tongue scrapers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dental-and-oral-health\/tongue-scraping#:~:text=Remove%20bacteria.,bad%20breath%20and%20dental%20decay.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remove bacteria<\/a> that cause bad breath, leaving your mouth feeling fresher and your breath fresher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention of Teeth Stains: By eliminating residue on the tongue, it reduces the likelihood of staining teeth from dark-coloured beverages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-Term Freshness: Unlike mouthwash, tongue scraping provides lasting breath freshness by consistently removing odour-causing bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How to Use a Tongue Scraper<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a tongue scraper is a simple process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After brushing your teeth, rinse the tongue scraper with water to moisten it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extend your tongue and gently scrape from the back to the front, being careful not to apply too much pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse the scraper after each pass to remove accumulated residue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the scraping process until the tongue feels clean and refreshed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate tongue scraping into your daily oral hygiene routine for optimal results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Types Of Tongue Scrapers That Benefit Your Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various types of tongue scrapers out there so it\u2019s important to find the right one for you. Ergonomic designs are usually favored by most tongue scrapers allowing for a comfortable clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dental-and-oral-health\/tongue-scraping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When selecting a tongue scraper<\/a>, 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&#8217;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&#8217;s content for medical accuracy about oral hygiene, the effectiveness of tongue scrapers, and criteria for their evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral health affects our entire body&#8217;s health, so we must prioritize it. By using a tongue scraper, you can start improving your oral hygiene today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskatoondentalgroup.com\/news\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Here to Read our other articles about good dental habits<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskatoondentalgroup.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your appointment today!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saskatoon Dental Group is always welcoming patients looking for a new dental family. If you would like to book a checkup or have any dental questions please do not hesitate to contact our team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See you soon!<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.saskatoondentalgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mar-tongue-scraper-Saskatoon-Dental-Group-.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;tongue scrapers arrange like deck of cards saskatoon dental group&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Mar tongue scraper Saskatoon Dental Group&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you use a mouthguard?  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