In addition to regular brushing and flossing, cleaning your tongue has a significant impact on your oral health. Studies have shown that tongue cleaning reduces the risk of getting dental diseases.
Key takeaways:
- Cleaning your tongue clears harmful bacteria and prevents bad breath.
- A clean tongue promotes the general well- being of your body.
- Cleaning the tongue is known to improve digestion and enhance a person’s sense of taste.
Brush your tongue along with your teeth, and rinse with antibacterial mouthwash after snacks. Also, visit your dentist for professional oral cleaning and checkups.
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https://orawellness.com/tongue-cleaning-importance/
I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.