Brushing teeth the right way : Part 3

A table spoon as a tool for tongue cleaning
Most people are not aware that tongue cleaning is an important element of mouth and oral care. Especially bad breath is caused by tongue films as many bacteria develop and breed especially in this area. Special tongue cleaners which are meant for this purpose are available in pharmacies. They should be placed on the tongue after toothbrushing. Of course tongue cleaners can also be used in between. In case there are no tongue cleaners at hand it is possible to remove the annoying tongue film with a table spoon. The inside of the table spoon is moved from the back in the direction of the tip of the tongue. This is how the films are scraped off. In this context it is important that the pressure of the spoon on the tongue is well-dosed. When the pressure is too strong it causes irritations which can in turn cause swellings and small injuries of the tongue surface.

Of course it is important to examine the whole oral area in regular intervals. A professional dental cleaning is advisable, at least biannually. This service is offered by most dental practices. The costs for a professional dental cleaning are not paid by health insurances. It is therefore always advisable to collect offers from different dentists. A thorough dental cleaning takes about one hour. A total absence of films should be its objective. Studies have revealed that the tooth substance and the teeth remain healthy for a much longer period and dental treatments are less often necessary by means of regular dental cleaning.

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