Do You Need To Brush Your Tongue?

Do You Need To Brush Your Tongue?

Do You Need To Brush Your Tongue?

By now you know the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day as well as the importance of flossing. However, what you probably don’t hear about as often is how important it is to brush your tongue as well. The tongue is one of the most bacteria-filled spots in your body, so cleaning it daily is vital to your overall dental hygiene. Here’s why you should brush your tongue.

Prevents Tooth Decay

No matter how well you brush your teeth, if you neglect brushing your tongue you are still leaving yourself susceptible to tooth decay. Food particles can build up on your tongue and may reach your teeth and gums. Brushing your tongue in addition to your teeth helps prevent any problems with bacteria buildup.

Removes Bacteria that Rinsing Can’t

Think using mouthwash allows you to skip brushing your tongue? Think again! Using mouthwash or any dental gargle does not help prevent the buildup of bacteria on the tongue as bacteria clings to a sticky film that mouthwash does not have the power to remove. 

Helps with Bad Breath

Still suffering from bad breath after brushing your teeth? Your tongue might be the cause! The presence of bacteria on the tongue can lead to halitosis, or bad breath. Brushing your tongue on a regular basis helps remove that bacteria and freshen up your mouth. 

Ways to Brush Tongue

There are a few different ways to brush your tongue, here are some of the methods we recommend:

  1. With your toothbrush
  2. With a specialized tongue scraper
  3. Toothbrushes with built-in tongue scrapers