How to Brush and Clean Your Tongue Properly Without Gag Reflex

Many people wonder why they suffer from bad breath even after brushing their tongue. Bad breath or Halitosis is most commonly caused by buildup of dirt and bacteria on the tongue. To get rid of halitosis one much learns how to brush their tongue properly because the tongue is furry and traps food particles and bacteria. Here are tips to brush the tongue without gagging which usually puts people off brushing their tongue in the first place.

Buy a tongue cleaner with a scraper

Using a toothbrush is not as effective as a tongue cleaner; because toothbrushes don’t have a scraper and the bristle are too harsh on the tongue and can cause tongue bleeding.

Where can I find a tongue cleaner? Ask your dentist or orthodontist for a tongue cleaner or alternatively click the Amazon link below to a dentist approve tongue cleaners.

Brush Your Tongue

Start with brushing the tongue with the tongue cleaner. Do this with your tongue in and your tongue out several times for at least a minute.

Scrape Your Tongue

After brushing your tongue rinse it under cold water then scrape off the dead cells with the scraper attached to the tongue cleaner. Hold the scraper at an upright angle then push downwards.

Tongue brushes are designed to reduce gagging but you may still experience some; your gag reflex will increase with daily brushing.

How do I stop gagging when brushing my tongue?

Stick out your tongue as far as you can and then relax your tongue as much as possible; this way you can get most of your tongue clean without gagging as mentioned in the last step the tongue brush is designed to minimize gagging however you may still experience a little. It gets better with time and practice.

How many times a day should I brush my tongue?

Do it after brushing your teeth in the morning and at night. Also you can use it after eating a meal; to get rid of food particles that cause bad breath; tongue cleaners are small and convenient so it will fit in your pocket

Tips

Rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash after brushing your teeth and tongue cleaning.

After about two weeks your tongue will begin to turn pinker

Brush your tongue each night before going to bed and drink water at night to have fresher breath in the morning.