Flossing in addition to brushing is already a challenge for most people. Remembering to brush your tongue as well can make you wonder if it’s really worth it.
You should be brushing your tongue—and here’s why.
Your tongue can hold more bacteria than any other part of your mouth. Even though brushing your teeth or rinsing with mouthwash will eliminate a good portion of bacteria, what remains on the tongue can quickly redeposit onto your teeth. That’s why brushing your tongue thoroughly matters. It can also help reduce bad breath.
Brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth by moving your toothbrush back and forth and side to side, then rinse thoroughly. If brushing your tongue makes you gag, consider using a tongue scraper instead.
Happy brushing!
