Everyone desires to keep their breath fresh and maintain good oral health; however, one step that is commonly forgotten is tongue scraping. To name just one, it was an essential part of Ayurvedic routines and now is being widely revived as a significant part of oral hygiene. While the main focus of brushing and flossing is on the teeth and gums, the tongue is also very important because it is the biggest reservoir of bacteria.
This article enlightens the readers about tongue cleaning, its mechanism, the key benefits it offers, and how this habit, when combined with the daily routine, can change not only the breath but also oral health.
"Scraping the tongue" refers to the use of a specifically designed tongue cleaner to remove bacteria, dead cells, and other debris from the tongue. The coating on the tongue, which, in some cases, is white and in others, yellow, has been lingering since the previous night when food and bacteria particles were deposited.
Tooth brushing is not effective in removing this coating, and that is why the use of a tongue cleaner is very effective. Whatever tongue cleaner you use the results are quite the same; the device removes bacteria and thus bad breath, apart from leaving a fresh feeling in the mouth.
Tongue cleaning is straightforward, hygienic, and takes less than one minute. All you need is a tongue cleaner, which is generally made of stainless steel, copper, or plastic.
Complete these simple steps:
The feeling of cleanliness in the mouth and fresh breath will be noticed immediately.
The majority of people who already brush and floss hesitate to clean their tongue because they do not know how important it is. The rough surface of the tongue is a trap for food and bacteria, which are trapped in tiny grooves called papillae. If not cleaned, breathing will suffer, and taste will be affected because of the substances that are stuck there.
The easiest solution to that problem is the usage of a tongue cleaner. A tongue scraper is the only tool which can do this because it goes deep within the small spaces and gets rid of the debris. The difference between toothbrush and cleaner is that the latter reaches the areas where the former can't and thus you will notice that your mouth is really clean once you start to do this daily.
If one adds tongue scraping to one's daily routine, then he/she can harvest more benefits from it than he/she might have thought at first. Mainly, it is not only about fresh breath, as the body benefits from it as well.
Key tongue scraper benefits are:
Scraping your tongue on a daily basis is one of the least complicated and most efficient oral care habits that you can put into practice.
There are various devices for tongue cleaning, and each one has its own set of benefits. Some of the common choices are:
No matter what you pick, ensure that the edges are not sharp and that you wash the device every time you use it. Consistent work with it will keep it safe and useful.
You shouldn't miss the chance to do the tongue scraping with a scraper right after you wake up and before you eat or drink. The thing caught here is that through this method, bacteria and other harmful compounds that have been building up throughout the night. Another option is to do this before going to bed in order to have clean and fresh breath during sleep.
Usually, people who perform tongue scraping once or twice daily are sufficient. If you were to suffer from foul breath or the accumulation, then it would be a good idea to do both in the mornings and evenings.
While it is relatively simple to perform, mistakes exist that cause inefficient or unpleasant results, and people tend to commit them when scraping their tongue. Such mistakes include:
If you do it in the right way, then you can enjoy all the benefits of using a tongue scraper without any risk.
New studies have confirmed what the ancestors already knew about the benefits of tongue cleaning. These investigations have shown that the use of a tongue cleaner leads to very low levels of bacteria inhaled with bad breath compared to just brushing. Regular scraping also contributes to better taste and less chances of gum diseases caused by bacteria moving from the tongue to the teeth.
Nowadays, dentists consider this practice a must in the oral care routine. It is an effective way to keep your mouth clean and balanced.
Creating a habit of daily scraping of your tongue is not difficult after you feel the positive results. Here are some simple ideas to help you establish the habit:
Such a small routine can have a great impact on your oral care in just a few days.
It may be the case that the act of tongue scraping is so negligible that you don't consider it, however, the fact remains that it can quite literally breathe (no pun intended) new life into your oral health and hygiene. With the use of a simple tongue cleaner in the right way, one is able to detach bacteria from the tongue, thus bad breath can be avoided, and a clean and fresh mouth is obtained.
Science nowadays, albeit indirectly, confirms what the old tradition has always been – this is one of the easiest methods of enhancing not only hygiene but also the overall condition of the body.
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