Is it true that brushing your tongue helps get rid of dental problems?

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The tongue cleaning procedure is now becoming more and more popular. Sundeep Patel, cosmetic dentist and head of SmileStraight, explained more about this procedure and its benefits for oral health.

Thanks to the so-called tongue scraping, you can clean the tongue and get rid of various harmful bacteria. Of course, this procedure is not as important as brushing your teeth, but experts still advise to do it every day. This is because harmful bacteria can lead to tooth decay and gum inflammation.

The tongue, according to dentist Sundeep Patel, can be cleaned with a toothbrush or mouthwash. However, a special tongue scraper can have some advantages. The point is that such a tool removes any bacteria that are on the tongue.

It is best to remove bacteria from the tongue in the morning and in the evening. This will prevent future inflammation of the gums, any problems with the gums, caries, bad breath.

In addition, scientific studies have shown that cleaning the tongue improves the sense of taste. That is, the tongue begins to better distinguish foods and their taste.