Bad breath is often caused by bacteria that remains on your tongue after brushing and flossing. The bacteria that causes problems inside the mouth is the same bacteria that causes heart attacks.

Removing bacteria from your tongue may prevent it from entering your bloodstream and promoting blood clots or damaging heart muscle tissue. Using a toothbrush to clean your tongue is ineffective. It only moves the debris around without removing it. I recommend using a tongue scraper.

Stumbling upon my blog, the people at Tung Brush contacted me and asked for my opinion of their product. They sent it to me, I tried it, and I continue to use it. This is my opinion. [Read more →]

Your teeth, your gums, and your tongue have something in common. They all collect bacteria that can cause bad breath.

That’s why you need a tongue scraper to remove 75% of those nasty lingering bacterial compounds. If you’re still brushing your tongue with your toothbrush, you should know that it moves the bacteria around and only gets rids of 45% of the nasties.

A small investment and a few seconds of your time can make a difference in your life and the lives of those close to you. If your breath doesn’t improve, see your dental professional for help. You might have gum disease.

Keep smiling.

Saundra Goodman
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