How should you brush your tongue?
The taste buds and textures on the surface of the tongue encourage the accumulation of dead cells and bacteria. When these bacteria digest proteins, they produce volatile sulphur compounds that cause bad breath.
How should you brush your tongue?
- - Stick your tongue out as far as possible.
- - Use a tongue scraper, which enables you to remove most of the layer of dead cells before brushing.
- - Using a toothbrush with soft bristles, brush the tongue from the back to the front to remove any white film covering it.
- - If brushing your tongue triggers your gag reflex, closing your eyes can help. After a few days, the reaction starts wearing off.
- - Before brushing, you can soak your toothbrush in a mouthwash solution.
We advise that you brush your tongue twice a day, after meals in the morning and evening.
