Invest In a Tongue Cleaner

Bad breath can have a negative impact on a person’s life, relationships, and self-esteem. It can also be an underlying cause for more serious oral health issues, such as gum disease. Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS recommends scheduling professional cleanings and oral exams twice a year as a preventive measure against serious gum conditions, however, in addition to using a toothbrush to clean your teeth, you can improve your mouth’s freshness by using a tongue cleaner.

Do yourself a favor and step in front of a mirror. Do you spot a coated tongue? If you do, tongue scraping may be helpful. Tongue scrapers, which are available in most drugstores in various shapes and sizes, have been deemed a way to reduce or eliminate bad breath. To use it, all you need to do is place the tongue scraper at the back of your tongue and gently bring it forward along your tongue, repeating as often as needed. Although there’s no harm in trying a tongue scraper to treat bad breath, you should remember that it’s just as important to practice good dental hygiene overall. Brush your teeth and tongue at least twice a day, floss in between your teeth at least once a day, and rinse or gargle with mouthwash to help keep your breath fresh.

If you are due for a dental checkup, please give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at the practice, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213.

Benefits of Using a Tongue Cleaner

Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS wants you to brush and floss daily, but you should never neglect your tongue after completing these tasks. Some people use a toothbrush to clean the tongue, however, this may not be as effective as using a tongue scraper tool. Tongue scrapers, which are available in most drugstores in various shapes and sizes, have been proclaimed as a way to reduce or eliminate bad breath, but this isn’t their only benefit.

When we sleep, our digestive system remains awake, removing toxins from our body by depositing them onto the surface of our tongue. If we don’t scrape away these toxins, they get reabsorbed by the body and can lead to respiratory difficulties, digestive problems, and a compromised immune system. This oral hygiene practice also promotes general tooth and gum health and removes bacteria and toxins responsible for periodontal problems, plaque buildup, tooth decay and gum infections. Introducing a tongue cleaner/scraper into your oral hygiene routine, can simply boost oral hygiene while helping to prevent bad breath.

If you have questions about your oral hygiene routine, give us a call. To learn more about the services provided at the practice, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213.