Using a tongue cleaner for fresher breath

Up to 80% of bad breath comes from odor-causing bacteria that hides in the uneven surface of the tongue. What works really well in removing this is a tongue cleaner. The picture above shows a tongue cleaner from Phillips/Sonicare that we give to patients. You use it by holding the ends with your fingers and bending it in to a U shape as shown above. Then you run it along the top surface of the tongue from the back to the front. You will be able to see the brown layer of buildup and bacteria that comes off with the tongue cleaner. This should be done morning and night for best results. If you haven't received one yet from us, please ask us at your next visit.