is there any risk of infection?
do you agree that 81 percent of the bad smell from the breath actually comes from the tongue
ah i need to remove the smell!!!
2007-12-24 19:40:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It's good thing to do, but make sure you clean your toothbrush carefully afterwards. I find rinsing it thoroughly and then soaking it in listerine or another mouthwash keeps it clean!
my toothbrush also has a special tongue scraper on the other side of the head. It works really well, and it only cost a few dollars. Try one out and see!
:)
2007-12-24 19:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine to use your toothbrush to clean your tongue. Risk of infection from what? It's your teeth and your tongue. I don't agree that 81% of bad smell comes from the tongue but it all contributes to general oral hygiene.
2007-12-25 03:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by southwest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,maybe quickly rinse the toothbrush before scraping the tongue,if you're suffering bad breath try some mouth rinses or mouth fresheners,or get an extra strong toothpaste.
2007-12-25 03:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get a mouthful of mouthwash and then do my tongue with the brush--then I spit it all out and rinse again--don't reach back to far--you could do damage to soft tissue. Just be gentle.
2007-12-25 03:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not quite sure, but i've always been taught in school to do that (clean my tongue with toothbrush)... unless your tongue has an open wound, i wouldn't think that there will be an infection.
hope that helped :) and merry christmas!
2007-12-25 03:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by asrael_espoir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep - it's ok -
the only way I would not - is when I see my 3 year old granddaughter coming down the hall with my brush
that one goes in the trash - and I get a new one out of the pack (LOL!)
I am VERRRRY afraid of where it may have been!
all the best
Merry Christmas
2007-12-25 03:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even with dentures, I brush my tongue regularly. It makes a big difference.
peace
2007-12-25 08:38:27 · answer #7 · answered by Linda B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I brush my tongue when brushing my teeth. I've never had any problems arise from it.
2007-12-25 03:43:38 · answer #8 · answered by Buster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isnt good 4 ur health to scrape ur tongue with that
2007-12-25 03:44:01 · answer #9 · answered by yash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There wont be any infection but if its for sanitation's sake, i suggest a tounge cleaner.
2007-12-25 03:49:40 · answer #10 · answered by fatima 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋