Think about the physics of this. The tongue scrapers are located on the end of the brush on the opposide side to the bristles. When you wish to scrape your tongue you don't want to scrape the tip of the tongue, you want to scrape the whole top of the tongue. This means sticking the toothbrush in your mouth so that the bristles are scraping the roof of your mouth. This always makes me wretch. I gave up on the idea after 3 days.
I don't disagree with the benefits of a clean tongue, just the concept of a toothbrush based product.
Am I doing something wrong? Instructions were not provided. I'm not worshiped by the ladies as my tongue skills do not "extend" that far so sticking a toothbrush down my throat is the only way I can think to use the darned thing.
2006-08-05 23:58:31 · 11 answers · asked by barrytabrah 3 in Health ➔ Dental
No. Just brush your tongue with the main toothbrush. A clean tongue is apparently important. My mother had heart surgery last year and was told oral hygiene was vital to her recovery.
2006-08-06 00:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are totally right, this is a commercial rip-off. Manufacturers are trying to 'wow' us with extra features on toothbrushes to beat off the competitors. we have been doing fine survival-wise for the last 3000 years so what difference would a tongue-scaper make? add a year to your life? I doubt it.
Just use a mouth/gum wash and a normal toothbrush and floss your teeth daily. If you need to clean your tongue properly, i guess you should buy a tool for this purpose only. See my link i have found for you! I still think it's a rip-off but it's your money!
good luck!
2006-08-06 07:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by natterjack106 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In concept, this is an important thing. How it plays out with individual toothbrushes is unknown. I generally use the bristles to brush my tongue when I need it.
2006-08-06 08:44:08 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just brush your tongue with a regular toothbrush going as far back as you can without gagging. It is important to do because it cleans off all the bacteria hiding in the nooks and crannies. You'll also taste better because you taste buds are freshly scrubbed.
2006-08-06 07:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think tongue-scrapers are a great idea. The human race has survived for only a few thousand years and there are signs we are going to die out because we have never used tongue-scrapers.
Thank goodness that the toothbrush manufacturers have created something to help us survive for a while longer.
What they have created is a market for a higher profit margin toothbrush.
I ask you.
2006-08-06 07:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by izzieere 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No way, brilliant idea.
If you are a bit hard up, you can save the debris you scrape from your tongue and after about a month you'll have enough for a tasty snack.
In my case this snack is mildly hallucinogenic
2006-08-06 07:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let us be frank about this. It is a stupid idea. A marketing ploy. Another reason to have their brand name splashed across our screens. Who buys a toothbrush to scrape their tongues? Just plain stupid.......
2006-08-06 07:51:36 · answer #7 · answered by stingmyflesh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tongue cleaners are not only behind toothbrushes
there is also a single instrument which help clean the tongue
2006-08-06 07:13:45 · answer #8 · answered by !i!i!i!FaRnAzA!i!i!i!i 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one of those, not very good at all.
See my question on tongue cleaning under DENTAL
2006-08-06 13:28:16 · answer #9 · answered by Branberry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brush with main tooth brush or open mouth wider
2006-08-06 18:28:06 · answer #10 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋