Brushing the Tongue
Brushing the Tongue
Brush your tongue from back to front. Some people put some toothpaste or mouthwash on their toothbrush when they do this.
Brushing your tongue helps remove plaque, which can cause bad breath and encourage bacteria growth.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerArden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
Brushing the Tongue
Brush your tongue from back to front. Some people put some toothpaste or mouthwash on their toothbrush when they do this.
Brushing your tongue helps remove plaque, which can cause bad breath and encourage bacteria growth.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerArden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry