HUSZTI dental care
Many people may think they have a healthy mouth. They brush, they floss, they whiten, they use fluoride rinses to keep their teeth strong. But many people forget something else that takes up a lot of space in their mouth: The tongue!
Ensuring you have a clean tongue should be an important part of any oral healthcare regime. An appointment at Huszti Dental Care often includes a discussion about your tongue, because that is often where early signs of health problem.
The tongue is made of eight muscles and is usually about four-inches long. It can have up to 10,000 tastebuds that help you enjoy what you eat and drink. A healthy tongue is bumpy and pink.
If your tongue is white, you might have thrush, a fungal infection of the mouth. It happens mostly to young children and is often the result of certain medications. It's nothing to worry about, but should be addressed. A tongue can look yellow, purple or even black and when this happens, it is best to have a trained medical expert like those at Huszti Dental Care look at it. Usually a discolored tongue is easily remedied by paying special attention to cleaning it, but it could also indicate a vitamin deficiency or an underlying condition or a bad habit like smoking.
Cleaning your tongue reduces the bacteria in your mouth that can lead to bad breath and plaque buildup, but simply using mouthwash won't do the trick. The easiest way to keep your tongue clean is to brush it along with your teeth. Brush both ways and remember to get it underneath. Tongue scrapers are another step you can take. They are readily available in pharmacies.
So next time you're brushing your teeth, take a moment to give your tongue some love. A happy tongue means a happy mouth.