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When you brush your teeth, do you also clean or brush your tongue?

When you brush your teeth, do you also clean or brush your tongue?

Experts say that brushing your tongue is essential for removing bacteria, food debris, and dead cells, helping prevent bad breath and supporting overall oral health.

The tongue harbors bacteria, food particles, and dead cells that can accumulate in the crevices between taste buds and other tongue structures, forming a biofilm that contributes to bad breath and may affect dental health. Studies show that approximately 85% of bad breath cases originate from tongue coating, and regular cleaning can reduce volatile sulfur compounds, the main cause of oral malodor, by up to 75%. Cleaning the tongue also enhances taste perception and can improve the quality of life for individuals with dry mouth.

So, do you also brush your tongue?

Please vote in the poll.

YES - I brush my tongue every time I brush my teeth
SOMETIMES - I brush my tongue sometimes when I brush my teeth
NEVER - I never brush my tongue when I brush my teeth
SEPARATELY - I clean my tongue separately from my teeth
NO BRUSHING - I never brush my teeth, nor my tongue
NO TEETH - I have no teeth
Something ELSE - please tell
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When you brush your teeth, do you also clean or brush your tongue?
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