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Tongue Talk – To Scrape or Not to Scrape?

Tongue Talk – To Scrape or Not to Scrape?

Posted on July 16th, 2021

Benbrook dentists, Drs. Cindy & Ryan Knight of Chisholm Trail Dental talk about the benefits of tongue scraping, from fresher breath to more flavorful food experiences!For such a seemingly small part of your body, the tongue plays a major role in many everyday functions, such as talking, helping you digest and taste food, and swallowing. In fact, the appearance of your tongue may speak volumes (pun slightly intended) about the state of your oral and overall health. 

Today, Benbrook dentist, Drs. Cindy & Ryan Knight of Chisholm Trail Dental would like to talk about an excellent way to include this muscle (well, eight muscles, to be exact) in your oral hygiene routine: tongue scraping.

More Pleasant than it Sounds!

Tongue scraping has been practiced for centuries, but surprisingly it isn’t as common in the United States as it has been in Europe, Africa, India, and South America. We think it’s worth jumping on the bandwagon because your tongue can harbor bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath; the buildup can even prevent you from fully enjoying the flavors of your food! 

If you’ve got any questions about tongue scraping or how to improve your oral health, we’d love to help. Contact us today to schedule a visit!

 

The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

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