Why Clean Your Tongue?

Christensen, Gordon J.

doi:10.14219/jada.archive.1998.0109

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“…It has been claimed that regular use of a toothbrush for cleaning the tongue is inferior in the removal of tongue debris and microorganisms compared with the use of specific cleansers. [19] However, it is desirable to use a product that provides the maximum benefit with a minimum number of tongue movements, thereby reducing the gag reflex. [11]…”

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How to deal with morning bad breath: A randomized, crossover clinical trial

Oliveira-Neto

Sato

Pedrazzi

2013

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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Context:The absence of a protocol for the treatment of halitosis has led us to compare mouthrinses with mechanical oral hygiene procedures for treating morning breath by employing a hand-held sulfide monitor.Aims:To compare the efficacy of five modalities of treatment for controlling morning halitosis in subjects with no dental or periodontal disease.Settings and Design:This is a five-period, randomized, crossover clinical trial.Materials and Methods:Twenty volunteers were randomly assigned to the trial. Testing involved the use of a conventional tongue scraper, a tongue scraper joined to the back of a toothbrush's head, two mouthrinses (0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride and 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate) and a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste for practicing oral hygiene.Statistical Analysis Used:Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 17 for Windows and NCSS 2007 software (P < 0.05). The products and the periods were compared with each other using the Friedman's test. When significant differences (P < 0.05) were determined, the products and periods were compared in pairs by using the Wilcoxon's test and by adjusting the original significance level (0.05) for multiple comparisons by using the Bonferroni's method.Results:The toothbrush's tongue scraper was able to significantly reduce bad breath for up to 2 h. Chlorhexidine reduced bad breath only at the end of the second hour, an effect that lasted for 3 h.Conclusions:Mechanical tongue cleaning was able to immediately reduce bad breath for a short period, whereas chlorhexidine and mechanical oral hygiene reduced bad breath for longer periods, achieving the best results against morning breath.

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How to deal with morning bad breath: A randomized, crossover clinical trial

Oliveira-Neto

Sato

Pedrazzi

2013

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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“…5 The last few years however, have brought forth scores of devices and gadgets to clean the tongue. 6 …”

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The Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Tongue Cleaning on Existing Plaque Levels in Children

Winnier¹,

Rupesh²,

Nayak³

et al. 2013

IJCPD

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The present study compared and evaluated the effects of tongue scraping and tongue brushing on existing plaque levels in children. The investigation was a single blind, stratified comparison of three parallel groups of children who performed either tongue scraping or tongue brushing along with tooth brushing or only tooth brushing twice daily under professional supervision for a 21 day period. Dental plaque was recorded using the plaque index described by Silness and Loe at baseline, on day 10 and on day 21. All data was subjected to statistical analysis using Wilcoxon's Signed Ranks Sum Test and Mann-Whitney U-test. The results of the present study show that the tongue scraping and tongue brushing groups showed statistically significant reductions in plaque levels after 10 days and also after 21 days. It was also noted that both tongue scraping and tongue brushing were equally effective in reducing the plaque load in children.How to cite this article: Winnier JJ, Rupesh S, Nayak UA, Reddy V, Rao AP. The Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Tongue Cleaning on Existing Plaque Levels in Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2013;6(3):188-192.

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“…[17] Surprisingly, a problem of this magnitude has been neglected by dental professionals, even though the most common cause is related to microbiota of oral cavity. [18] Several methods are available in the market for the measurement of halitosis but more than an objective assessment, halitosis is a subjective perception of people.…”

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“…[1] From the 15 th century to the 19 th century, tongue cleaning was known to be practiced primarily by the affluent leisure class. [17]…”

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“…During the putrefaction of debris on the tongue, hydrogen sulphide and methyl mercaptan are produced, both of which have been related directly to oral malodour. [6] Few of these are nasal inflammation, postnasal drips, chronic sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, liver insufficiency, primary biliary cirrhosis, uremia, lung carcinoma, decompensated liver cirrhosis and trimethylaminuria. [7] The majority of patients have blood-borne halitosis which is caused due to the presence of elevated levels of dimethyl sulphide.…”

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Halitosis: A frequently ignored social condition

Veeresha¹,

Bansal²,

Bansal³

2011

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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Halitosis is a common complaint of one third of the population. It is commonly known as ‘bad breath’. The causes of halitosis can both be intraoral (90%) as well as extraoral (10%). Malodor of oral etiology results from the oral cavity itself. Non oral etiology may include various systemic diseases and use of certain drugs. Halitosis can act as a biomarker for various systemic diseases. Organoleptic examination, gas chromatography and portable sulfide monitors are the common methods of measurement of halitosis. Brushing twice daily with tongue cleaning can sufficiently manage halitosis in majority of the population while antimicrobial oral rinses can be prescribed to the non respondents. Necessary investigations and treatment should follow for those having extra oral cause of halitosis.

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Why Clean Your Tongue?

Cited by 54 publications

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How to deal with morning bad breath: A randomized, crossover clinical trial

How to deal with morning bad breath: A randomized, crossover clinical trial

The Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Tongue Cleaning on Existing Plaque Levels in Children

Halitosis: A frequently ignored social condition

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