Brushing Your Tongue Is Important

Good dental hygiene is important, and that's why brushing the tongue is just as important as brushing the teeth. Like dental cavities, bacteria in the mouth can cause gum disease, gingivitis, tooth decay and bad breath.

A toothbrush is the best tool to clean 

your tongue and prevent bad breath.

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can have a negative impact on your daily lifestyle and routine. A clean tongue can prevent halitosis and other foul odors in the mouth.

The best tool to use in order to clean your teeth is a toothbrush. This is because your toothbrush has the ability to break up bacteria on your tongue and prevent stinky breath. Brushing your tongue will also remove bacterias and acid out of your mouth and reduce your chances of contracting other health disorders like cavities and periodontitis.

Effective Tongue-Brushing Skills:

1. Brush the tongue regularly.
2. When brushing the teeth, use short back-and-forth strokes to gently brush the inside and outside of each tooth, as well as the chewing surface of each tooth.
3. Rinse thoroughly and use mouthwash if desired.

At Dr. Joseph G. Landry's dental office in Seville, Ohio, we recommend brushing your tongue every time you brush your teeth, preventing odor-causing bacteria from lingering on your tongue. Dr. Landry also recommends flossing to prevent halitosis.