Taking care of your health is not just about having your check-ups every year, nor is it about eating fruits and vegetables every day. Some daily habits are also crucial for staying healthy and avoiding illness. One of the simplest is scrape the tongue.
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It may sound like a joke, but it's not! A lot of people forget their tongue when they do their mouth hygiene and that could be a long-term problem.
Why shave your tongue?
Dentist Sundeep Patel, who works in London, gave an interview todailymailexplaining the benefits of shaving language. According to the health professional, about 200 different types of bacteria live in the mouth. Most of them are beneficial, but in the basket there are some that can causecavitiesand other types of disease.
In addition, it is also possible to remove debris and dead cells. And there are still studies that suggest that the technique also promotes an improvement in the functioning of the taste buds. That is, in addition to getting healthier, you will also be able to taste food better.
What is the most suitable way?
According to the professional, just scrape your tongue from back to front three to four times, applying light pressure. The technique should be done after brushing and flossing.
Incidentally, the dentist makes it clear that one thing should not be done in isolation from the other. Complete cleaning must be done: teeth, gums, tongue and cheeks.
Patel advises people to use a tongue scraper for more effective cleaning. However, Linda Greenwall, founder of the Dental Wellness Trust, believes that a toothbrush can do the job.
“There are thousands of bacteria that can be removed this way. Most halitosis agents also lodge on the tongue, so tongue cleaning is essential. Brushing also removes coffee stains from the tongue,” explained the professional.
It is also important to note that you should visit your dentist at least once a year. In addition, it must to brush your teethat least twice a day, especially before going to sleep.
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