DenTek Orabrush Tongue Cleaner and Tongue Scraper, 1 Count (Pack of 1)

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It is not by chance that Orabrush is the world's best-selling tonguecleaner. Move your tongue a few times and bacteria don't stand a chance. The material of the tongue scraper is also important. Plastic scrapers are often cheaper than metal ones, but they can harbor bacteria and must be replaced more frequently. Metal scrapers are usually made from stainless steel and are more durable. A tongue scraper helps reduce the buildup of bacteria that causes bad breath. However, you have to use it consistently. If you use your tongue scraper in the morning, it won’t benefit you after several meals. The scraping edge was one of the thinnest and least rounded which can be a blessing and a curse depending on how you feel about these. Some electric toothbrushes have a tongue cleaning mode encouraging you to use your normal toothbrush head rather than a scraper. You can usual a manual toothbrush too.

Tongue scraping can help reduce the amount of excess debris. This can help improve your overall sense of taste. Fresher Breath

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For best results, use your tongue scraper daily to reduce debris and buildup on your tongue. Daily scraping can help reduce bad breath. It also increases taste sensitivity and improves your overall oral health. How to Clean Your Tongue with a Tongue Scraper Using a tongue scraper is simple. The best way to use a tongue scraper is to practice using it in front of a mirror to become familiar with the process. The American Dental Association suggests there is no real evidence to say that a tongue scraper works better than a brush.

Wash your tongue scraper with soap and water and store it in a clean, dry area to avoid bacterial buildup. Because tongue scrapers work to remove food debris and bacteria from the surface of the tongue, it’s important to keep your tongue scrapers sanitized. Look for a tongue scraper that’s easy to clean regularly. Some scrapers have bristles for brushing that may trap particles, so be sure to pay careful attention to cleaning them. It is not clear what grade of metal is used in drTung’s scraper to be able to compare. I would be inclined to believe it is 316 but not marketed in this way. The scraper is much like a normal toothbrush, but the head is much wider and there is a different bristle arrangement to normal toothbrushes.Always remember to wash your tongue scraper and keep it in a dry location to avoid bacterial buildup. Plastic tongue scrapers often have to be changed more frequently than stainless steel scrapers. Summary

Surgical steel is often used as a marketing term that applies typically to a particular grade of stainless steel, but there is no official classification of what is surgical steel compared to normal stainless steel. However, these different ‘grades’ do relate to the makeup of the steel with ‘surgical steel’ often meeting grade 316 that helps minimise metallic contamination compared to the 440 and 420 grade that is often used in cutlery. The combination of bristles and scraper work well to clean the tongue. With this scraper I had the feeling I had really had put some effort into cleaning our tongue, but the sensation appeared to last longer. Reducing the number of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) can help improve bad breath. Improved Oral Health OraBrush is much more effective than other cleaners. Other cleaners concentrate mainly on the surface of the tongue, which causes bacteria to pass between the mucous membrane. You may want to consider a smaller tongue scraper if you travel a lot. Storing a tongue scraper in a travel case at home will also help keep your tongue scraper clean and protected. Material

OraBrush Tongue Cleaner

This said, one of the most popular tongue cleaners on the market today, the Orabrush, is a brush design, but interestingly has a scraper included as part of thatdesign.