The question of the need to clean the tongue is especially acute for those who suffer from an unpleasant odor from the mouth . Quite often it is associated with the accumulation of bacteria, food residues and postnatal drainage from the pharynx at the root of the tongue. And if all this raid regularly clean up, the problem will go away by itself. So, what are the tools for cleaning the language today?
A brush or a scraper for a tongue?
The two main types of devices for cleaning the tongue are a brush and a scraper. Both of them are good at removing plaque on the basis of the tongue and lead to a reduction in plaque, fresh breath and increased self-esteem.
If you have chosen a brush for the tongue, you need to apply a toothpaste with antibacterial components (for example, chlorine dioxide) on it and begin to clean the tongue. At the same time, note that if you suffer from increased vomiting reflex, you should not use such a brush. Or you need at least to choose not a long brush, but a flatter one, which will not touch the upper sky and cause a vomitive reflex.
Also, if you do not use a brush for cleaning the tongue, you can use a scraper. It is flat, because you can move it deeper, not being afraid to choke. Scraper is suitable even for children and those with a small tongue.
Can I clean my tongue with a toothbrush?
Many manufacturers of conventional toothbrushes supply them with a special surface on the back, which can be cleaned by the tongue. Such an adaptation can be called 2-in-1. After brushing your teeth with the usual side, you just need to turn the brush and process the tongue. This is very convenient, especially if you are in a hurry to work.
In any case, brushing the tongue is necessary, starting from the root, gradually moving to the tip. First, the central part of the tongue is cleaned, then its left and right surfaces. The whole procedure will take several minutes, but as a result you will get rid of the unpleasant odor and prevent many diseases.