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Why Tongue Brushing?
Why Tongue Brushing?

Preventative Dentistry

Why Tongue Brushing?

Tongue brushing for better breath and better oral health. You might think tongue brushing is a waste of time. Or perhaps you just never thought of incorporating it into your routine. After all, you can't get cavities or tooth decay on your tongue, so what's the point? Well, actually, tongue brushing can improve your breath and help protect your oral health. Let us discover the ways. Just like your teeth and all surfaces of the mouth, your tongue is a warm wet environment. Furthermore, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-05-09T08:00:17-07:00May 9, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Cleaning Your Tongue
Cleaning Your Tongue

Patient Education

Cleaning Your Tongue

Tongue, Brushing, Scraping, Etc. Cleaning Your tongue to prevent bad breath & improve oral health. One of the best ways to make sure your breath is fresh and clean is to make sure that your tongue is healthy and clean as well. The tongue may seem like a smooth surface, but nothing could be further from the truth. Upon closer examination, you'll see the tongue has many tiny bumps and divots. This textured surface is perfect for bacteria to grow and thrive. That's why [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-06-07T08:00:04-07:00June 7, 2022|Patient Education|

Don’t Forget to Clean Your Tongue!
Don’t Forget to Clean Your Tongue!

Preventative Dentistry

Don’t Forget to Clean Your Tongue!

Brushing Your Tongue Helps Freshen Breath With all the mints, mouthwash, chewing gum and other cover-ups available, there are many ways to freshen your breath. But, if you consistently suffer from halitosis, you might be forgetting an easy way to combat odor-causing bacteria... cleaning your tongue! It makes perfect sense if you think about it, the tongue is one of the largest structures in the mouth, and its textured surface provides the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. Furthermore, since this vital organ makes [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-04-23T08:00:52-07:00April 23, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|