Many people are aware of bacteria in teeth but most of them are not aware of bacteria in tongue, Tongue is the main hub for millions of bacteria. It contains a hair like projections which traps bacteria within itself causes bad oral health. One of the worst oral disease caused by lack of tongue cleaning is bad breath, technically known as halitosis. There are two common ways to clean your tongue brushing and scraping. Brushing involves scrubbing your tongue from back to tip with a moistened toothbrush. You can do this most effectively while brushing your teeth by spitting out excess toothpaste after cleaning your teeth but before rinsing so that your mouth and toothbrush still have toothpaste residue on them. Then gently scrub your tongue, cheeks. If you’d like to go with a different or tongue cleaning method, try out cleaning-tongue tongue scraper. To use most effectively, place the scraper at the back of the tongue while sticking your tongue out and, with even pressure, slide the scraper down along the tongue’s surface towards the tip, Use the scraper in the far back of your mouth, and pull forward two to three times .Rinse the scraper and repeat the process, making sure to move from the back of the tongue to the tip so as to not to accidentally ingest the bacteria being removed. Once the overall surface of the tongue has been scraped, thoroughly clean and dry the tongue scraper, and brush and floss your teeth as normal. Expert says ” It doesn’t matter what time of day you clean your tongue, but to get into the habit of doing it once a day”, aim to use your tongue scraper right after brushing your teeth either in the morning or at night. Dr. Deepak Kamalanathan, one of the leading prosthodontists in Chennai, brings years of experience in advanced dental care to his flourishing practice at Apple Dental. He is well-versed on advanced dental technologies. Services provided by the doctor include Zirconia, DMLS and PFM Crowns, Implant Prosthesis, Full Mouth Oral Rehabilitation, Veneers, BPS Dentures Fixing, Smile Design, Implant Retained Dentures etc. With highly trained dental team and state-of-the-art facilities, he is passionate about bringing high quality dental care to his patients at affordable costs. Want to make an informed decision about your dental treatment? Visit us @Apple Dental for a consultation where our dental experts can provide recommendations based on your medical history and clinical assessment to help you choose the most effective treatment option. Don’t wait any longer to achieve your perfect smile. Let us help you restore your confidence and improve your oral health. From routine check-ups to complex procedures, our team of dental experts at Apple Dental have got you covered. Schedule your consultation today!