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Q: I brush and floss at night, but in the morning weak up\nwith bad breath. What else can I do?<\/strong>
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\nA: Saliva production decreases during sleep, which gives odor-producing\nbacteria an opportunity to multiply and grow. It is considered normal to have\nsome odor in the morning. How much is too much would be something for you and\nyour dentist to decide.
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\nIn my practice we follow the following protocol: we go by eliminating of\npossible causes for bad odor and when necessary get in touch with patient\nphysician to eliminate digestion or internal problems.
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\nFirst, we make sure that gums and teeth are healthy. Gum disease is number one\nreason for bad breath. Dry mouth and reduced water intake are other big reasons\nfor that.
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\nSecond, we discuss and teach proper brushing and especially flossing technique\nto use. We often find that cleaning the tongue as part of the regular oral\nhygiene routines is overlooked.
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\nA\nLittle Tongue Background
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\nTongue is pretty cool part of our mouth that not only helps us with things like\nchewing, swallowing and talking, but if not taken care of properly, the tongue\nalone could create some serious dental concerns. Home to over 10,000 taste\nbuds, the tongue is often the part of the mouth that\u2019s exposed to the most\nbacteria and acid. Each tiny taste bud and all those other bumps and grooves we\ncan see and feel on the tongue\u2019s surface make a great place for food debris,\nbacteria, and even fungi to hide. Bacteria feed on the leftover food that is\neasily trapped on your tongue\u2019s rough surface and multiply quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Reasons to scrape your tongue every day
\n#1\nImproves the breath and oral health:
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\nRemoving the bacteria, food debris, fungi, and dead cells from the tongue\nsignificantly reduces the odor from the mouth.
\n#2\nImproves your ability to taste:<\/strong>
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\nRemoving build-up from the surface of your tongue will better expose your taste\nbuds. This will lead to better enjoyment of the flavors of your food.
\n#3\nImproves your internal organs health:
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\nThe tongue has acupuncture points connecting to the entire body. By scraping\nyour tongue, you are actually stimulating and massaging those corresponding\ninternal organs, just like in acupressure or acupuncture.
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\nHow to\nCare of it
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\nEvery time you brush your teeth, take a few extra seconds to clean your tongue\ntoo.
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\nYou can use your toothbrush or a tongue cleaner. In my opinion brushing the\ntongue does not efficiently remove the film that develops on the tongue. I\nfound from my patients that tongue scraper, either plastic or metal, makes it\neasier for those with a sensitive gag reflex. When you first start scraping\nyour tongue, be extra gentle. Your tongue will get used to it quickly.
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\nTechnique:<\/strong> Simply stick out your tongue and place the scraper as\nfar back on the tongue as is comfortable. Gently scrape from the back or base\nof the tongue using one long stroke, until you have scraped the whole surface.\nYou will be amazed at how much stuff comes off of your tongue Rinse the scraper\nwith hot water and do it again. Scrape firmly, but gently. Do this until the\ntongue feels clean and is free of coating.
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\nIf you don\u2019t want to use a scraper or a toothbrush, gargle with warm water for\n30-50 sec . In addition, you can add hydrogen peroxide to the water, which\nmakes bubbles, lifts and eliminates large amount of the plaque concentrated on\nthe tongue.
\nInteresting\nfact about the tongue<\/p>\n\n\n\n