Traditionally done in the morning to remove any debris that formed overnight, tongue scraping is an ancient practice that’s starting to gain modern appeal. Here are four reasons to add it to your daily routine: That’s because the scraping action of a tongue scraper collects these coatings (which can range in color from clear, white, yellow, or green, ick!) and removes them from the mouth in one fell swoop. While you can, of course, just use a toothbrush to brush the tongue, the unique shape of a tongue scraper helps it remove more bacteria per swipe1. For now, this perk is purely anecdotal; there’s no scientific research to back it up. In a pinch, the side of a metal spoon can be effective!
