Do you sometimes have bad breath despite daily brushing and flossing? Sure, your teeth and gums might be clean, but you may be missing a large portion of your mouth: your tongue. Not cleaning your tongue can result in bacteria re-depositing on your teeth and gums, resulting in bad breath. So, just how and why should you clean your tongue? A dentist is here with the answers.

Going to the dentist is pretty much no one’s favorite activity. That’s probably why only about one-third of Americans even visit their dentist yearly, according to the American Dental Association. Many of us avoid dental checkups out of financial concerns. However, getting these appointments squared away twice a year can save you leaps and bounds of money in the long run. Here are six reasons why.