Tongue scraping augments brush-floss routine
Nov/060
An answer to a question posted on latimes.com reveals some things about tongue scraping and its possible benefits when it comes to bad breath.
The middle and back of the tongue are, “lovely places for bacteria to live, and some cause bad breath because of the gases they give off.” Tongue scraping helps to take much of those nasty smelling bacteria away.
Besides daily brushing and flossing, the tongue scraping routine can relieve bad breath symptoms, and can be done with a tongue scraper, or alternatively, just a toothbrush.
The best technique for scraping your tongue, especially for those who might gag while putting something so far back in their mouth, is to stick it out and hold it with the other hand, stabilising it while you give it a good scrub.
Remember, not too hard and get the middle and back where the most bacteria are.
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