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Tongue cleaning: the overlooked step in oral hygiene

Tongue cleaning: the forgotten step in oral hygiene

The surface of the tongue is rough and easily traps:

  • food debris,

  • dead cells,

  • anaerobic bacteria.

These bacteria produce volatile sulfur compounds responsible for halitosis.

Simply brushing your teeth is not enough to remove these deposits. Regular use of a tongue scraper significantly reduces the bacterial load.

👉 Conclusion : without cleaning the tongue, oral hygiene remains incomplete.

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