The whole point of brushing your teeth is to remove plaques and bacteria. But is it necessary to brush your tongue as well?
According to Olney Dental Center, brushing your tongue helps to get rid of all the bacteria and germs in your mouth. Without brushing your tongue, you are actually ignoring an area where a lot of bacteria gather in colonies which could cause oral health problems…
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If you do not brush your tongue, you might start suffering from halitosis, or also known as bad breath!
By also focusing on brushing your tongue, you will make sure that you are maximizing the bacteria and germs removed from your mouth while brushing.
Additionally, if you have frequent bad breath, this may help with that as well. And depending on your dentist, they may also advise you to use a tongue scraper to clean your tongue more thoroughly.
So, to answer a frequently asked question, "Do I need to brush my tongue?" Yes, if you care about your oral health, you should brush your tongue, says Dr. Levine from the Olney Dental Center.
