BAD BREATH

How To Clean Your Tongue: Methods For Fresh Breath And Oral Health

Last updated 06/25
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This blog has been reviewed and approved by Dr Robert Lee, a dental professional of 35 years

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Key Takeaways

  1. Your tongue can harbour bacteria, food particles, and dead cells that lead to bad breath and oral health issues.
  2. Cleaning your tongue regularly helps reduce odour, improve taste, and support a healthier mouth.
  3. Common tools for tongue cleaning include tongue scrapers, toothbrushes, and mouth rinses.
  4. It’s best to clean your tongue daily, ideally as part of your normal oral hygiene routine.
  5. Practising good tongue hygiene is simple and only takes a few seconds each day.