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Tongue Scraping
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Tongue Scraping
The brushing of the tongue to reduce intraoral bacteria, a manoeuvre that may also reduce caries

tongue scraping
Dentistry The brushing of the tongue to ↓ intraoral bacteria, a maneuver that may ↓ caries


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Buy an electric toothbrush, clean your teeth twice a day, floss daily and use a tongue scraper once a day before using a strong mouthwash such as Corsodyl.
The typical tongue scraper is made of plastic or metal and it is shaped like a horseshoe.
The tongue is covered in tiny papillae, which can trap plaque, so brushing your tongue or using a tongue scraper can reduce bad breath.
 
 
 
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