Tongue Scraping & the Oral Microbiome
Did you know your tongue harbors billions of bacteria, influencing your oral health? In recent years, tongue scraping has gained popularity as a practice believed to benefit both the oral and gut microbiome. Beyond the familiar functions of taste and food manipulation, your tongue houses a diverse community of microbes or the tongue microbiome. These tiny organisms play a surprising role in your overall health. Tongue scraping, the practice of removing bacteria from the tongue's surface, has gained popularity in recent years. It can improve your oral health, freshen your breath, and also eventually promote gut health by reducing the...