NEY YORK: According to a search prepared by dentists in the US, tongue scrapers can effectively clear germs and bacteria from the tongue making the mouth clean and healthy.
According to the report, if someone could not taste onion, garlic, or cheese after brushing, he might use a tongue scraper.
The tongue is one of the most flexible muscles in the body that helps with speech and makes it easier to taste, chew, and swallow.
However, the opening of the mouth allows bacteria to enter and form colonies living on top of the tongue.
According to dentists, everyone has tongue bacteria good, or bad but if tongue scrapers are used in an effective way one can get rid of these germs.
Dr. Michael Kosdon, a cosmetic dentist at Smiles of NYC in Manhattan said that tongue scrapers are metal or plastic devices used to clean the surface of the tongue.
He said the tool clears white film containing a buildup of bacteria on the tongue, food particles, and dead cells trapped between the crevices of the tongue’s taste buds. He noted the sulfur-causing bacteria in the mouth can also cause bad breath.
Kosdon said tongue scraping can be very useful for those who have a lot of bacteria. He added by scraping it off one can actually taste things better.
He said one should use a tongue scraper three to five times to remove the bacteria, adding just a little pressure while tongue scraping will be more helpful.
