You may brush after every meal, but until you make sure your tongue is clean, you may not be able to ward off halitosis, or bad breath. First, it is important to look out for signs. A white or abnormally colored tongue with fissures and grooves indicates a breeding ground for anaerobic bacteria. A dry, cracked yellowish or black tongue is also a bad sign and calls for immediate and thorough cleaning. The following tips from expert dentist will help you achieve a better cleaned tongue to prevent such symptoms.

• Scrape the tongue thoroughly to make sure the whole surface is covered without any gaps. To do this properly, take the two ends of the tongue scraper on both hands and then stick out your tongue wide. Now take the tongue scraper’s arch to the back of your tongue and scrape forward for more than a few times while simultaneously washing the white mucous buildup on the scraper in between the scrapings.
• Use a toothbrush to scrape off any white gunk left on the tongue.
• Using a mouthwash also helps clean the tongue off of any bacterial buildup. Although not the most effective tongue cleaning method, the use of mouthwash should be combined with a tongue scraper or toothbrush.
• A professional and complex tongue cleaning gizmo can be used for a white or highly dirtied tongue.
• You should clean your tongue every time you brush or floss to keep it moisturized and bacteria free at most times. At a minimum, clean your tongue twice daily, once in the morning and once before going to bed. If you happen to experience dry mouth, adding an extra tongue cleaning session during midday or after lunch will greatly help in remedying the situation.

These are some of the most effective tips from our expert dentist which you can follow to clean your tongue.