The idea of the tongue scraper is one that has picked up in popularity in recent years.
More and more, dental professionals are beginning to claim that regular use of a tongue scraper can be integral in removing harmful bacteria from the tongue that cause bad breath.
The answer to this question is yes, tongue scraping does work.
Let me tell you exactly how and why, as I think you'll appreciate the logic behind it.
Basically, most bad breath is caused by bacteria that live within your tongue.
Not by the foods you eat and not from your teeth, but from your tongue.
These bacteria form due to the fact that the tongue has deep ridges and grooves that don't get much oxygen.
When there's little oxygen, the composition of these bacteria changes, and the lack of oxygen cells results in really bad smells.
Tongue scraping can easily eliminate this due to the fact that it'll simply remove the bacteria from your tongue's surface.
By gently scraping the back of your tongue once or twice every day, you'll significantly decrease the presence of any such bacteria on your tongue.
Most importantly, you'll enjoy much fresher breath wherever you go.
While it can't be said that this is an all out cure, most dentists would agree that this alone is more effective than mouthwashes, gums, and any other short term remedies that you might use to treat your breath.
Try one out, and I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.