Tongue scrapers are usually long, thin pieces of metal or plastic bent in a U shape. There are also versions that look like ...

Tongue scraping can offer benefits alongside regular teeth brushing, and  give insight into your overall wellbeing ...

Tongue scraping, which involves using a tool—yes, called a tongue scraper—to gently remove bacteria, dead cells, and other debris from the surface of the tongue—is far from a new trend.

Everyone has tongue bacteria. Tongue scrapers are an effective way to get rid of these germs if done correctly.

“Tongue scraping can do a better job at removing that plaque and bacteria off the tongue’s surface,” Cleveland Clinic dental hygienist Tenika Patterson said.

Tongue scrapers are designed to scrape off that discolored, often smelly coating. Typically made of stainless steel, silicone or plastic, they come in a few styles.

In addition to brushing and flossing your teeth, there’s another practice you may want to add to your oral health routine: tongue scraping. Dating back at least 2,000 years, tongue scraping ...

Although tongue scraping, or jihwa prakshalana, is an ayurvedic self-care ritual dating back many centuries, there are more recent historical examples of this custom in Western cultures as well.

Tongue scrapers are metal or plastic devices used to clean the surface of the tongue. They’re like combs for the tongue, said Dr. Michael Kosdon, a cosmetic dentist at Smiles of NYC in Manhattan.

Whatever style you prefer, the process is simple: Run it along the surface of your tongue to help remove the whitish or yellowish buildup. Where does tongue scraping come from? “It is a longstanding ...