Tongue Cleaners

Research on the benefits is still quite limited, but scraping at least twice a day could help improve any of the following:

Bad breath: Bacteria and food particles embedded in crevices are a major cause of bad breath. Clean bacteria and food off, and your mouth will feel much fresher.

Appearance: A heavy white buildup on your tongue looks and feels unpleasant. Use a tongue scraper and make sure you're drinking enough water.

Sense of taste: A physical coating over your taste buds might be stopping you from experiencing the full taste of the food you eat.

Overall better oral health: A clean tongue means fewer bacteria in your mouth overall, which can help slow the progress of dental caries and gum disease.

If you think you're suffering from chronic bad breath (halitosis) or your tongue is painful or discolored, you should visit your dentist for a health checkup and find out how you can improve it.