{"id":68,"date":"2020-01-31T14:57:30","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T14:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2020-01-31T14:57:45","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T14:57:45","slug":"dentist-cleaning-your-tongue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/31\/dentist-cleaning-your-tongue\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Why and How You Should Clean Your Tongue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_218379552__1570208825_66866-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person sticking their tongue out\" class=\"wp-image-69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_218379552__1570208825_66866-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_218379552__1570208825_66866-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_218379552__1570208825_66866.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you sometimes have bad breath despite daily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">brushing and\nflossing<\/a>? Sure, your teeth and gums might be clean, but you may be missing\na large portion of your mouth: your tongue. Not cleaning your tongue can result\nin bacteria re-depositing on your teeth and gums, resulting in bad breath. So, just\nhow and why should you clean your tongue? A dentist is here with the answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Clean Your Tongue <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your tongue is covered in tiny bumps called papillae. Bacteria, dead skin cells, and particles from the food you eat can collect in these little grooves. The debris that has accumulated on your tongue can fester and cause bad breath, also known as halitosis, and even a white discoloration of the tongue. To make matters worse, the bacteria can also redeposit onto the gums and teeth even after you have brushed and flossed, resulting in an increased likelihood of plaque and tartar buildup. This means a higher risk of gum disease and tooth decay. To lower this risk, let\u2019s examine how to properly clean your tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Clean Your Tongue <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The two main ways to clean your tongue are brushing and\nscraping. Brushing entails gently running your moistened toothbrush along your\ntongue from back to tip. This is most effective after you spit out your toothpaste\nafter brushing your teeth, but without rinsing, so there is still toothpaste\nresidue in your mouth and on your toothbrush. Gently scrub your tongue, the\nroof of your mouth, and the inside of your cheeks before rinsing to get an\nall-around cleaning effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more thorough cleaning, you could try using a tongue\nscraper, which can be found in the dental section of most drugstores. Stick\nyour tongue out and place the scraper at the back of your tongue, sliding it\ntoward the front with even pressure. Rinse the scraper and repeat the process,\nmaking sure to move the scraper from back to front so as to avoid accidentally\nswallowing any loosened bacteria. Once your whole tongue has been scraped\nclean, rinse the scraper and brush and floss as normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning your tongue is an easy step to add to your oral\nhealthcare routine. It takes just a few minutes and can save you so much trouble\ndown the road. And, your breath will smell leaps and bounds better! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/meet-dr-patel.html\">Dr. Krunal Patel<\/a>\nstudied dentistry in India before moving to the U.S. to earn his doctorate from\nthe New York University College of Dentistry in 2014. He is a certified\nInvisalign provider and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry as well as\nthe American Dental Association. He recently joined the NeoSmile Dental Care\npractice in Spring House, PA and hasn\u2019t looked back. To learn more about the\nimportance of cleaning your tongue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/contact-us.html\">click here<\/a> to visit\nDr. Patel\u2019s website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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