What is tongue scraping?
Debris, bacteria, and dead cells can build up on your tongue over time. This can lead to bad breath and have a negative impact on your overall oral health. Tongue scraping removes this build up.
4 very good reasons to use a tongue scraper;
- Reduce bad breath. Good oral hygiene is key, and a tongue scraper on a daily basis is an excellent tool to keep your tongue clean and healthy.
- Improve overall health. Removing bacteria is key to preventing cavities, gum disease, and other conditions affecting the mouth.
- Improve your sense of taste.
- Improve the appearance of your tongue. Accumulation of excess debris can cause your tongue to take on a white, coated appearance. Daily scraping and/or hygiene can help remove this coating and prevent it from returning.
How to perform a tongue scraping
- Stand in front of a mirror, open your mouth, and stick out your tongue.
- Gently set the rounded end of the tongue scraper at the back of your tongue.
- If you’re worried about gagging, you may find it helpful to start at the middle of your tongue. You can gradually start from farther back as you get used to scraping.
- Gently touch the scraper to your tongue. Slowly pull it forward, toward the tip of your tongue. You should never push the scraper from the tip of your tongue back. Always go from the back of the tongue to the tip.
- After each scrape, use running water to remove debris from the scraper.
- Repeat until you’ve scraped the entire surface of your tongue. One to two scrapes across the same area is usually enough.
- Wash the tongue scraper with warm water and soap, dry, and store in a clean, dry area.
The entire process usually takes less than one minutes. Repeat as needed throughout the day.
You should be mindful of how much pressure you’re applying. You want to be gentle enough to avoid harming your taste buds or breaking the skin, but firm enough to scrape up excess debris. When in doubt, start soft and gradually increase the pressure.
If you would like to know more or purchase a new stainless steel tongue scraper please get in contact via email or call 01865 515755
Written by Ms Seetal Patel
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