
Tongue Scraping (Part II)
Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
The Benefits of Tongue Cleaning
Tongue scraping was found to be slightly more effective than tongue brushing and treating bad breath. There are now toothbrushes on the market with a tongue scraper on the back of their head. Some people feel that tongue brushing is more gag-inducing than tongue scraping, so appear to prefer scrapers. Other than the kind you just brush your tongue, you don't have to buy an extra gizmo. You can significantly improve the health of your gums with greens. Anything nitrate-rich vegetables like greens doesn't just boost the good bacteria, but beats down the bad guys - cavities, bad breath, and gum disease.
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