{"id":18054,"date":"2022-11-01T10:38:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T10:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?page_id=18054"},"modified":"2022-11-03T12:24:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T12:24:02","slug":"tongue-scraper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tongue-scraper\/","title":{"rendered":"Tongue scraper: the best tool against bad breath"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_72098079_S-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"tongue scraper\" class=\"wp-image-10690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_72098079_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_72098079_S-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_72098079_S-254x170.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_72098079_S.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Don't forget to take care of your tongue!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If we talk about the health of the mouth, we usually focus on the teeth. This is the guideline of <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/\">nutrident<\/a> But <strong>language<\/strong> is also important, let's not forget it! And using a <strong>tongue scraper<\/strong> is one way to take care of your tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tongue-scraper\/#Some_facts_about_the_language\" title=\"Some facts about the language\">Some facts about the language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tongue-scraper\/#The_Antibacterial_Tongue_Scraper_What_is_it_for\" title=\"The Antibacterial Tongue Scraper: What is it for?\">The Antibacterial Tongue Scraper: What is it for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tongue-scraper\/#What_are_the_advantages_of_the_tongue_scraper\" title=\"What are the advantages of the tongue scraper?  \">What are the advantages of the tongue scraper?  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tongue-scraper\/#Which_tongue_scraper_to_buy\" title=\"Which tongue scraper to buy?\">Which tongue scraper to buy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tongue-scraper\/#Other_ways_to_improve_your_dental_health\" title=\"Other ways to improve your dental health\">Other ways to improve your dental health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_facts_about_the_language\"><\/span>Some facts about the language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people know it, but the tongue is a powerful muscle. Because of its rich structure in nerves and blood vessels, it is also a sensitive organ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tongue is composed of a mobile group of muscles attached to the bottom of the mouth. The ceiling of the tongue is covered with small bumps called papillae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the taste buds are found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tongue is useful for tasting, swallowing and chewing food. It is also necessary to form the words that make up our language. A <strong>pink, moist tongue<\/strong> with a thin, slightly white coating on its surface is considered healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wonder why the doctor puts his tongue depressor in your mouth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mouth is a good barometer of the body's well-being. All the more reason to take good care of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Antibacterial_Tongue_Scraper_What_is_it_for\"><\/span>The Antibacterial Tongue Scraper: What is it for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tongue scraper is effective in removing excess particles &#8211; especially those that cause <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/halitose-traitement\/\">halitosis<\/a> &#8211; from the surface of your tongue. This is done with a small tool made of metal or plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the tongue scraper is not intended to replace the toothbrush, its benefits have encouraged many to include it in their morning and evening routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15341360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research<\/a> has concluded that a tongue scraper is more effective at removing toxins and bacteria than a toothbrush after each meal. While brushing and flossing may move debris from the teeth, they don't quite remove the bacteria.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost half of the bacteria in the oral microbiota live in the deep crevices of the tongue, scraping will collect the toxic layers (colors range from white to green to yellow) and remove them from the body after each pass. The use of the tongue scraper ensures a better oral hygiene and a fresh breath.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_the_tongue_scraper\"><\/span>What are the advantages of the tongue scraper?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_125108816_S-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"tongue scraper and toothbrush\" class=\"wp-image-10693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_125108816_S-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_125108816_S-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_125108816_S-254x190.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_125108816_S.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>The tongue scraper is an ideal complement to your daily tooth brushing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Residues, bacteria and dead cells can accumulate in spades. This can have an impact on your breath and have a negative impact on your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the list of benefits of using a tongue scraper, in addition to removing deposits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Remove bacteria: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16032940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Researchers<\/a> have shown that using a tongue scraper twice a day for a week reduces the impact of <em>Mutans streptococci and Lactobacilli <\/em>bacteria in the mouth. These types of bacteria are known to cause <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=17846\">bad breath<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/preventing-and-treating-dental-cavities-through-diet\/\">tooth decay<\/a>. Some studies estimate that 80 to 90% of bad breath cases are caused by deposits, bacteria and dead cells on the tongue.<\/li><li><strong>Improving the sense of taste: <\/strong>a well-scraped tongue would allow to distinguish between different tastes, such as bitter, sweet, salty or sour.<\/li><li><strong>Boost the immune system: <\/strong> scraping prevents toxins from being reabsorbed by the body. So it's an important activity if you're sick, because there are a lot of deposits that build up on your tongue when you cough or sneeze. Here is a complete guide on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/comment-renforcer-son-systeme-immunitaire\/\">boost your immune system<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Improve the appearance of the tongue: <\/strong>regular deposits can build up on the tongue and cover it with a white coating, the white paste. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/natural-mouthwash-an-effective-home-method\/\">natural<\/a> and antibacterial <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/natural-mouthwash-an-effective-home-method\/\">mouthwashes<\/a>, combined with the use of a tongue scraper, can improve the feeling of freshness in the mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Instructions for use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to choose the right tool, made of copper, plastic or stainless steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete the scraping process, <strong>\n  <u>follow these steps <\/u>\n<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Stand in front of your mirror with your mouth open and stick out your tongue;<\/li><li> <strong>Gently<\/strong> place the tongue scraper on the back of your tongue;<\/li><li>If you are afraid of vomiting, you can start in the middle;<\/li><li>Apply it gently and <strong>gradually<\/strong>, without sudden movements. You have to find the right balance to avoid injury while being effective. Operate from the back to the tip;<\/li><li>Use a cloth to remove debris from the tongue scraper;<\/li><li>Repeat after each pass until you have scraped the entire tongue to avoid poor oral hygiene and to remove any bacteria present;<\/li><li>Clean with warm water and soap, dry and keep in a dry place.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_tongue_scraper_to_buy\"><\/span>Which tongue scraper to buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tongue scraper is made of plastic or different metals (copper for example). It all depends on your personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal ones are made to <strong>last longer<\/strong> and can be washed in the dishwasher. Plastics are obviously less expensive, but require more regular replacement. Most of them cost less than 10 Euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find below 2 products that have caught our attention<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Copper tongue scraper, antiseptic properties, inspired by ayurvedic medicine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/710nDSX8lLL._AC_SX425_-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"copper tongue scraper\n\" class=\"wp-image-10704\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tongue cleaner, ayurvedic antibacterial cleaner for good oral hygiene<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/61xHgdfIpVL._AC_SY355_-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"tongue scraper ayurvedic cleanser\" class=\"wp-image-10707\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_ways_to_improve_your_dental_health\"><\/span>Other ways to improve your dental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can maintain good dental health by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Brush your teeth and gums at least twice a day, and do it for at least two minutes<\/li><li>Floss at least once a day to get the debris stuck between your teeth. This debris is a real buffet for the bacteria in your mouth.<\/li><li>Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stimulate salivation and reduce the risk of dry mouth, a common cause of bad breath<\/li><li>Avoid tobacco, do not smoke, as it accumulates debris on the tongue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After explaining how to use the tongue scraper, follow these instructions to maintain good dental hygiene.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-01T10:38:03+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 1, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div><!--copyscapeskip--><div class=\"medical_references\"><div class=\"medical_references__heading\"><span>Medical Sources<\/span><\/div><div class=\"medical_references__list\"><p><strong>Medicinenet.com: Tongue problems<\/strong> &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/tongue_problems\/article.htm#what_are_common_tongue_problems\">https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/tongue_problems\/article.htm#what_are_common_tongue_problems<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walesonline.co.uk: Tongues way telling you how<\/strong> &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/health\/tongues-ways-telling-you-how-2050779\">https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/health\/tongues-ways-telling-you-how-2050779<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Healthline.com: Tongue scraping<\/strong> &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dental-and-oral-health\/tongue-scraping\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dental-and-oral-health\/tongue-scraping<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!--\/copyscapeskip-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 3, 2022 If we talk about the health of the mouth, we usually focus on the teeth. 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