Do you realize that the majority (80%) of the bacteria in your mouth reside on your tongue? More importantly most of those are on the back ( posterior 1/3 ) of the tongue where you can’t reach with your toothbrush.
The trick is to clean that area without gagging yourself. Yes, it can be done with a little practice and patience .
Unfortunately most of the instruments on the market are not designed to go that far back without gagging . Dr. Robert Ripich, an engineer who became a dentist, has designed such an instrument that is most effective and the one I use daily. It can be ordered online from Biocurv Medical.
Their website is biocurve.com or their telephone number is 1-800-451-1628. Not only does this tongue sweeper remove bacteria that cause periodontal disease but also the sulfur producing bacteria which cause malodor (halitosis). You will find the website to be very educational. It includes information such as the importance of cleaning the tongue as a means of preventing pneumonia in an elderly nursing home population.
