{"id":8612,"date":"2018-08-22T11:19:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T18:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=8612"},"modified":"2018-08-22T11:19:38","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T18:19:38","slug":"learn-how-to-clean-your-tongue-and-prevent-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/learn-how-to-clean-your-tongue-and-prevent-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How To Clean Your Tongue And Prevent Bad Breath"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may brush twice a day on a routine basis, but until you learn how to properly clean your tongue, you may not be able to get rid of lingering halitosis, better know as \u201cbad breath\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Essential Tongue Brushing Techniques<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have given your teeth a good brushing, our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/learn-causes-bad-breath\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rancho Cucamonga Dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest you focus on your tongue. It\u2019s seamless enough to use the bristles of your toothbrush. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you can also try a specialized brush with a built-in tongue cleaner on the back of the head. When not clean the right way, or on a daily basis, the tongue generally has bacteria and food particles trapped under a thin layer of mucus. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/learn-causes-bad-breath\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rancho Cucamonga Dentist <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suggest you remove this odor-causing buildup by using a small amount of toothpaste and carefully brushing the top of the tongue. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by reaching to the back of the tongue, and then work forward toward the opening of the mouth. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush the complete top surface of the tongue using gentle pressure, and finish by rinsing with water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Learn How to Use a Tongue Scraper<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8614\" src=\"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tongue-oral-health-best-rancho-cucamonga-dentist.jpg\" alt=\"tongue oral health best rancho cucamonga dentist\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tongue-oral-health-best-rancho-cucamonga-dentist.jpg 960w, https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tongue-oral-health-best-rancho-cucamonga-dentist-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tongue-oral-health-best-rancho-cucamonga-dentist-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a more deep cleaning, our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/learn-causes-bad-breath\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rancho Cucamonga Dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommend you use a tongue scraper. This tool is typically made of soft, flexible plastic and fragilely peels the thin mucus-based layer of debris from the tongue. We also suggest that you rinse the scraper under warm water after each swipe of the tongue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your tongue feels sore or starts \u00a0to bleed, you are using the tongue scraper with too much force. Work slowly and with light pressure. Focus on the center of the tongue where the bulk of odor-causing bacteria lies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Often to Clean Your Tongue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time you brush and floss your teeth, finish your dental care routine with a tongue cleaning. At the very least, our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/toothbrush-tips-rancho-cucamonga-dentist-keep-teeth-shape\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rancho Cucamonga Dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest that you clean your tongue once in the morning and once in the evening before bedtime. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have dry mouth or notice a foul taste in your mouth midday, try cleaning your tongue to get rid of the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mouthwash rinse used after cleaning your tongue moisturizes the mouth and kills additional bacteria. Always remember, maintaining fresh breath goes beyond daily tooth brushing. Our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/toothbrush-tips-rancho-cucamonga-dentist-keep-teeth-shape\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rancho Cucamonga Dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> say getting into the routine of giving your tongue plenty of attention will aid in keeping your breath neutral and fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the latest tips on oral health, flossing, dental care, and much more, make sure to follow our blog at: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/blog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/blog<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may brush twice a day on a routine basis, but until you learn how to properly clean your tongue, you may not be able to get rid of lingering halitosis, better know as \u201cbad breath\u201d. 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