Tongue cleaners or scrappers are devices or instruments that aid in oral hygiene. These are used to remove the white debris that builds up over the surface of the tongue. The white coating is usually made up of food debris, dead tissues, etc. Inappropriate tongue cleaning methods may damage the taste buds, local bleeding, gag reflex, etc. Tongue cleaning is one of the less used oral hygiene measures as compared to brushing and flossing. Tongue cleaners of the present day are mostly made of plastic and stainless steel. Tongue cleaners of the ayurvedic period were made of wood, copper, ivory, etc. Tongue cleaning itself acts as a massage to the tongue.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Foul breath always occurs in relation to food accumulation. White tongue occurs due to food deposition on the tongue.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, we only use a tongue cleaner to clean a tongue that is made up of steel or plastic.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please note that halitosis (bad breath) can arise from both local and systemic factors.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Brushing: Using the modified bass technique effectively removes plaque from both gums and teeth.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your query. I saw the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I will help you solve your doubts.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some people have more dead cells forming on the tongue than normal. It is nothing for which you should worry about.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you a diabetic person? Has the tongue problem reduced after you stopped using the tongue cleaner?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is 100 % normal for the tongue to look like.
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