Tongue Talk – To Scrape or Not to Scrape?
Posted on August 28th, 2023
For such a seemingly small part of your body, the tongue plays a major role in many everyday functions, such as talking, helping you digest and taste food, and swallowing. In fact, the appearance of your tongue may speak volumes (pun slightly intended) about the state of your oral and overall health.
Today, San Luis Obispo dentist, Dr. Michael Colleran of Michael Colleran DDS would like to talk about an excellent way to include this muscle (well, eight muscles, to be exact) in your oral hygiene routine: tongue scraping.
More Pleasant than it Sounds!
Tongue scraping has been practiced for centuries, but surprisingly it isn’t as common in the United States as it has been in Europe, Africa, India, and South America. We think it’s worth jumping on the bandwagon because your tongue can harbor bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath; the buildup can even prevent you from fully enjoying the flavors of your food!
If you’ve got any questions about tongue scraping or how to improve your oral health, we’d love to help. Contact us at Michael Colleran DDS today to schedule a visit!
The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.
About Dr. Colleran
Dr. Colleran is a nationally renowned dental author and lecturer and an expert on laser dentistry. He has spoken across the country on laser dentistry and had articles appear in several professional journals. He is also sought after by dental manufacturers as a consultant for product evaluation and research. Dr. Colleran is an instructor for the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, which teaches LANAP and other laser dental procedures to dentists from across the globe.
