Cleaning the tongue: why is it important and how to do it?

La tongue cleaning often missing from our routine of daily oral hygiene, but it is an important aspect for the oral health And for our general well-being!

The lingual scraper, or tongue scraper, is a tool specially designed to Remove bacteria responsible for halitosis and improve taste perception, but simply brushing the tongue with a regular toothbrush can also make a difference.

Why is it important to clean the tongue?

I Bacteria accumulate on the tongue forming a white or yellow layer (especially visible in the morning) that can cause halitosis and change the perception of tastes: the Cleaning the tongue with a lingual scraper or regular toothbrush can remove these microorganisms and also prevent the formation of plaque and tartar on teeth.

For properly clean the tongue with the lingual scraper simply place the instrument on the surface of the tongue and gently push outward: then you need to repeat the movement several times, and at the end of the operation, the tongue cleaner should be cleaned with soap and water.

For cleaning with a regular toothbrush, however, just Gently brush the surface of the tongue During one's oral hygiene routine.

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].