Reasons to Brush Your Tongue

Flossing once daily and brushing your teeth at least twice a day for several minutes at a time helps you get rid of unwanted bacteria and food residues. However, tooth decay, bad breath, and other dental problems can still occur. You’re probably wondering why. The main reason is that cleaning your teeth don’t necessarily make a clean oral cavity.

Apart from your teeth, bacteria breeds in other areas of your oral mucosa such as your tongue. If you want to make sure that you have a clean oral cavity, include brushing your tongue to your oral hygiene routine.

Here are some of the reasons why you should brush your tongue:

Improves Taste: A clean tongue means there is no plaque build up on the surface of your tongue where the taste buds reside. You can enjoy eating food with enhanced flavor if you regularly brush your tongue.

Prevents Halitosis: Harmful odor-causing bacteria tend to accumulate on the crevices of your tongue that causes halitosis. If you want to prevent bad breath, make sure that you brush your tongue.

Lower risk of periodontal disease: When bacteria build up on your tongue, it can cause irritation and inflammation to your gums. Cleaning your tongue can reduce the risk of having gum problems.

Overall Dental Health: Cleaning your tongue is part of a proper oral hygiene routine. Brushing and scraping your tongue prevents toxins from entering your body, which in turn helps boost your immune system.

If you want to learn more about brushing your tongue, you can contact our dental team at Browns Line Dental. Our dental office is located in Etobicoke.

-The Browns Line Dental Team