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Tips for Tongue Brushing
Brush your tongue whenever you brush your teeth. Choose a brush (make sure that the
bristles are not hard) that minimizes gagging reflex. Stroke from near the throat (as far
in as you can get) in an outwards motion. Take care not to press to hard, as you don't
want to do damage your tongue. For even better results, try wetting the brush with an effective mouthwash.
Another way of cleaning your tongue is to use a tongue scraper. Several kinds are
currently available. You can also try using a piece of gauze, washcloth or other material,
which you can wet with mouthwash or water.
People with hairy tongues (you can ask your dentist whether yours is hairy) may
have more likelihood of having bad breath from their tongue. So do people with periodontal
disease. Smokers may similarly
suffer from foul tongue odor. In such instances, back-of- the-tongue cleaning becomes even
more important.
