What is a Tongue Cleaner?

Using a tongue cleaner is a great way to avoid bad breath, improve your oral hygiene and have better oral health overall.  A tongue cleaner removes the bacteria left behind from food you eat for a cleaner, fresher smelling mouth.

Recent reports from the American Dental Association News showed that halitosis experts agreed that one of the leading causes of bad breath is bacteria left behind on your tongue.  A tongue cleaner scrapes away the bacteria on your tongue by using a head with a scraping edge on a handle.  The scraping edge of the head takes off bacteria from your entire tongue, including the curved area in the back that is difficult to reach with a toothbrush.  By using gentle back and forward and side to side motions, you can remove the dead bacteria from your tongue to refresh your mouth and boost your oral hygiene.

The American Dental Association recommends both flossing and cleaning your tongue for maximum oral health.  Because this healthy habit is encouraged by the American Dental Association and dentists, you should get into the routine of cleaning your tongue every day.  Remember, to keep your mouth as healthy as possible, you need to to clean your tongue along with your teeth and gums, as well as make regular visit to your dentist's office for exams.