Tongue cleaners, or tongue cleaners, are an aid to oral hygiene because they help remove excess bacteria, food, and post-nasal drip in the back of the mouth. The front of the tongue moves enough to clean itself, but the back requires the use of a special tool that effectively removes bacteria. The two most common types are toothbrushes and tongue scrapers. Both remove mucus from the surface so that the toothpaste can kill bacteria. By constantly using a tongue cleaner, you can prevent plaque and have fresher breath. It is important to choose a tool that fits your mouth and is easy to maintain. This article will tell you how to make this choice.
Steps
Step 1. Choose a tongue brush if you prefer to brush it
It will be sufficient to use it with a toothpaste that contains an antibacterial agent, such as chlorine dioxide. However, this tool goes deeper than others, so don't take it if it makes you feel nauseous.
Step 2. Choose a flat toothbrush or tongue cleaner over wide models
You will be less likely to cause yourself to gag. It is better to find a model that does not touch the palate.
Step 3. Choose a tongue scraper if you feel severe gagging with other tools
It has a lower profile, so you can rub deeper on your tongue without choking. It is more common than tongue brushes and they come in a large variety of shapes and materials.
Step 4. Check the size of your tongue in the mirror, then find the right size tongue cleaner
A wide scraper can clean the tongue in just a few strokes. A small one is suitable for older children and a naturally smaller tongue.
Step 5. Choose a material that is easy to clean
Tongue scrapers made of plastic need to be thrown away regularly. Those made of copper or stainless steel can be easily sterilized in boiling water or antibacterial solutions, but they can be more expensive.
Step 6. Choose a plastic scraper if you have a sensitive tongue
It tends to be gentler on the tongue than metal scrapers.
Step 7. Ask your dentist for advice on tongue cleaners
The dentist may have samples for you to test.
Ask him if you have a map, hairy, or glossy tongue. These conditions may require more frequent cleaning to avoid bad breath and the growth of bacteria
Step 8. Read scraper and tonguebrush reviews on Amazon or other websites that list various choice options
You may find it helpful to read the opinions of people who had the same doubts as you before purchasing.
Step 9. Purchase the tongue scraper based on the best reviews and dentist recommendations
Try it for a couple of months. If it doesn't suit your needs, you may need to try another model.
Advice
- To use the scraper, gently apply it to the surface of the tongue starting from the back. Scrape the mucus from the tongue with smooth movements. Clean the mucus from the tool and then put the toothpaste on it. Apply the toothpaste with the scraper to the back of the tongue. Leave it there while you brush your teeth and then spit it out when you're done brushing.
- Always read the instructions before using the tongue cleaner.
- To use the scraper effectively, you need to place it on your tongue as far back as possible. This, of course, could cause you to gag. However, the more you use it, the more numb you will become to this reflex. After a couple of weeks, that won't be a problem anymore.
- Gargle every night with an antibacterial mouthwash. You can kill any bacteria left over after cleaning your tongue with a scraper or toothbrush.
- To clean your tongue naturally, have a hearty breakfast with hard foods, such as oatmeal. They will help clean your tongue while you eat.
