People who care about the health of the mouth, daily use a toothbrush, paste and thread. But a few people clean the language, although this procedure is an integral part of proper hygiene. Professional dentists note that it allows you to prevent bacterial infections of the mouth, the appearance of bad breath. It is important to know how to clean the tongue correctly to avoid damage to the organ, use special appliances and hygiene products.
Do I need to clean my tongue and why?
On the surface of the tongue, in any case, a plaque is formed, which is an ideal environment for the multiplication of pathogenic bacteria. They can provoke not only the appearance of bad breath and the deposition of tartar, but also a lot of more dangerous diseases:
- gingivitis ;
- caries;
- stomatitis;
- glossitis ;
- halitosis.
Clearly, the purification of the language is an absolute necessity. This procedure serves as an excellent prevention of the above pathologies, eliminates the unpleasant odor, prevents bacteria and viruses from entering the digestive system with saliva or food.
What to clean the tongue from the raid?
Several devices for removing deposits from the tongue have been developed:
- Scraper. The accessory is a plastic handle with an oval, loopy or triangular flat tip, equipped with a short soft bristle on the working surface.
- A spoon. Usually this item is an additional nozzle for the irrigator or electric toothbrush. It looks like a long handle with a small rounded tip, made in the form of a spoon.
- Toothbrush. Many of them are equipped on the back of the working head with a rubberized or silicone lining. On it are arranged short soft setae, which perfectly and quickly remove plaque.
Usually it is not necessary to use toothpaste or mouthwash to cleanse the tongue. These hygiene products are required only for people who smoke, and also in the presence of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys or liver, since in such situations, the plaque is too much and its density is increased.
How to clean the tongue of the white plaque?
Technique of procedure:
- Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth.
- A special device first remove the plaque from one, and then the other half of the tongue. Movements should be directed from the root to the end, the character - "sweeping".
- Several times hold an accessory across the tongue.
- If necessary, repeat the procedure.
- Rinse your mouth with water, wash the device.
It is important to remember that you need to clean the language twice a day.