Bad Breath Prevention Tips: The cleanliness and health of the mouth are not talked about unless there is a pain in the teeth or there is a problem with the gums. Experts agree that like other regular check-ups, dental check-ups should be done at least once a year. Especially in today's time when there has been a lot of irregularity in our eating habits and lifestyle. Consumption of more and more junk food and beverages that damage teeth, is causing great harm to the health of teeth in young people even in children. Many types of research have been done over the years regarding oral health and it has been found around the world that people often think of oral health as limited to just brushing. Not many people are still aware of floss, tongue cleaner, mouthwash, and regular dental checkups. Even most people do not have the habit of brushing before sleeping at night. Not only does it have to bear the brunt of teeth and gum problems, but poor oral health can also lead to many other serious problems ranging from heart diseases. Therefore, it is very important to take care of complete oral health from teeth to the tongue, and cleaning the tongue is an important part of it. Let us know why regular cleaning of the tongue is necessary.
The tongue is the favorite home of bacteria
Although in the absence of cleanliness, bad bacteria and infection-causing elements can create space in the whole mouth, the tongue proves to be the most comfortable place for this. This part of the mouth, full of muscles, where food remains for a long time, becomes a resting place for the causing factors. Now a funny thing here is that not all the bacteria present on the tongue are bad. Some of these also contain good bacteria that can help maintain good oral health, but some bacteria can cause bad breath, tooth decay, and gum problems. Therefore the cleanliness of the tongue must also be taken care of. This cleaning also gets rid of bad bacteria as well as food particles and dead cells that accumulate in the place, which can cause problems in the future.
How to clean mouth
Along with brushing, you can also clean the tongue in just 2 minutes and for this, if you do not have a separate tongue cleaner, then there is no need to worry. Most good brushes also have a tool for cleaning the tongue on the back. If there is no cleaner, with the help of this, clean the tongue from back to front.
Never rub the cleaner or brush on the tongue while cleaning. Clean and rinse 5-6 times with light hands.
Clean the tongue after brushing both times a day (in the morning and before sleeping at night).
Any tongue cleaner or tongue scraping device can be used for cleaning plastic, steel, copper, etc. available on the market.
Milk accumulates on the tongue of newborn babies, but it does not need to be cleaned much. Once the child can eat cereals, then clean his tongue regularly.
Elders using dentures can also do the job of cleaning the tongue twice a day.
Also, keep this in mind
If you clean your tongue only while brushing in the morning and think that it will keep your mouth clean throughout the day, then this idea is wrong. When brushing once in the morning, food particles and bacteria accumulate again on the cleaned tongue throughout the day. After this, whenever you eat or drink something, their number increases, and a foul smell starts to arise in the mouth. Therefore, clean the tongue at least twice a day and in between, whenever you eat or drink something, rinse it thoroughly. Especially after consuming sweets, chocolates, and tea or cold drinks.
No matter how soft-bristled a toothbrush you are, always use a tongue cleaner instead of cleaning your tongue. Experts agree that it proves to be more effective in clearing the plaque on the tongue causing bacteria and problems.
If you have a problem like feeling nervous or vomiting during cleaning, then always start from the middle of the tongue. After this, slowly clean the back side of the tongue.
Remove the dirt by rinsing or using tissue as many times as you want from back to front and bring the tongue cleaner.
Whatever tongue cleaner you use, test it thoroughly to see if it has sharp edges or sharp surfaces. Sometimes a cut during cleaning can lead to infection and if you are diabetic then the problem can increase even more.
Always wash your tongue cleaner with warm water and soap after using it. Instead of keeping it in the open, it would be better if you can keep it in a cover. This will keep it safe from harmful things like germs, dust, and cockroaches.
Note: This article has been prepared based on medical reports and suggestions from health experts.
