Sometimes I feel certain foods leave a residue on my tongue, I do use Listerine mouth wash But I feel it doesn't help with the back of my tongue. If brushing your tongue is bad...what can I do to get rid of the residue???
136423
You are actually supposed to brush your tounge. It helps clean your tounge, and unless you want to use a tounge scrubber, you should clean your tounge every time you brush. And no, it's not harmfull (Unless you do it 50 times a day or something. That's probably not good)
505836
ook in the drug store next to the toothbrushes and you'll see a couple of different kinds of tongue scrapers.  You can also use a spoon and a larger spoon, like a soup spoon works best.  Just place the scraper as far back on your tongue as you can go, press down with light pressure and drag it to the tip of your tongue.  You will probably need to do 3 swipes; left, center and right.  Rinse with water for 10-15 seconds (such as after your tooth brushing when you are rinsing anyway), scrape your tongue, and then rinse again.  The first couple of times you do this, you will be shocked at the gunk that comes out from between the fuzziness on your tongue and it might be a little sore, but (if you are using the right amount of pressure) the quantity will decrease and your tongue will not be sore anymore.\n\nAt least you know your dentist is not making a fortune off of selling you a tongue scraper for $3.00.  The ones I like cost $2.70 each if I buy a dozen.  I give them away, though, if I recommend one.  :-)
22525
Have you used a tongue scraper?  Often bacteria accumulates on the tongue which is a major cause of bad breath.
351791
Sounds like a really bad case of gingivitis to me.   You probably needs to rinse with a salt water solution several times a day.  Use a soft tooth brush.  See your dentist again.
629682
You bet. It's a known and commona&#92; symptom of gingivitis. You should get a dental check up asap. Gingivitis without treatment can lead to further problems. Your dentist can help you to prevent it from becoming worse by teaching you proper hygiene.\nGood luck
387072
Water will be your best friend,  but you also may have to look at some of the foods you are eating.  You mention that you are brushing and flossing but are you visiting the dentist regularly, to eliminate the possiblity that there may be cavities, which will cause bad breathe.  You can also try a tongue scraper I have seen them in drug stores and dental offices carry them.  They scrape the tongue where a lot of odor and bacteria multiply.  If nothing is helping you should see your dentist for advise it could be something in your saliva ducts,  Your dentist should be able to check you thoughly for cavities and such.   Good Luck and no mints will only cover it for a bit but will make it worse.
26276
Brushing 2 to 3 times a day is excellent, as long as your brushing correctly. Brush sides of teeth, top of teeth and gently on the gum line for at least two minutes.  Brush your tongue and floss at least once a day.  Listerine is a good but very strong product, use it sparingly.  Continue to see your dentist for treatment, and I promise the health of your teeth and gums will get better.
263030
Gargle with gasoline?  :)\n\nOkay, seriously.  Try Listerine (the original kind, not the minty ones), and follow it with milk, or baking soda in water.
541511
Perhaps you can repeatedly burn your tastebuds off, usually one can't taste a thing when their tongue is burnt, yu could do it all over and try to make it not smell. Drink steaming hot tea. \nThis could have negative health effects, and it willl be painful. Perhaps you could plug your nose while you eat. You can't smell and taste is really dulled. This seems less dangerous to your body.
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It is possible that it is thrush (because of the antibiotics), so try eating some yogurt (with live culture).  It may take a couple servings and days to clear up.\nHowever, not always is a white coating "thrush", sometimes it can be caused by dehydration or what you have eaten.  \nMake sure that you drink lots of water and buy a tongue cleaner.  It works far better than brushing and can be found by the floss in your local pharmacy or Wal-mart type store.  These are made specifically for removing bacteria from your tongue.
470000
Bad mouth odor is caused chiefly by the lack of saliva production while we are asleep. Salivary proteins, residual food particles, and mouth flora and their byproducts are not flushed down our throats by the continuaous production of saliva that occurs during waking hours. Brush your teeth soon afte you wake up. also gently brush your tongue too. (muc of the odor can come form secretions on the tongue. (the pharmacy has tongue cleaners). Also brush after every meal. Drink a glass of water before going to bed. That should help. Regular dental checkups and teeth and gum cleaning also helps.\nSome people do all the above and still have bas breath. It is rare but is a real problem for them. They need help from medical specialists that know about the condition and treat that problem.\nIt is a 24 hour a day problem. You do not describe the symptoms of  it.\nDoc. Dan.
341444
food stuck under neath... plaque build up under neath, almost anything can cause it, just continue brushing, flossing, and mouth wash using
200840
Depends on how long you have had it?  If you have had it for more then a couple of weeks then I would see your dentist.  Sounds like you hit the area when you were brushing your teeth.  I do this sometimes when I am not paying attention.  There is not much tissue back there but a lot of bone and if you hit it often with your tooth brush then it can become sore.  Swish with warm salt water, and take it easy when you are brushing.  Like I said if you have had it for awhile or it does not resolve in a week or so see your dentist.  Sores in the mouth are nothing to play with.
17502
yes I know something very effective! I have the same problem from time to time, well use to have! I found something called propolight20 made form bee-propolis, I don't have sores in my tongue anymore
537943
when food stays in mouth for a period of time it form a bacteria. bacteria grows in dark moist places so before sleeping try to brush and floss as well as brush ur toung . ood luck
277562
well, plaque is formed by bacteria. Plaque is actually a bi-product of bacteria (a.k.a. bacteria poo.) The bacteria eat pieces of food in your mouth and deposit plaque, usually along your gumline. The plaque begins to decompose as it sits in your mouth, and its decomposition and chemical makeup creates acid on your teeth that slowly wear away at the enamel. all those types of alcohols and extracts in Listerine and other anti-bacterial mouthwashes are effective at killing different types of bacteria, without harming doing too much damage to the living cells in your mouth. The burn in your mouth is actually pain, and the cells slowly turn the pain receptors off, leaving a numb feeling in your mouth. by killing most of the bacteria, you eliminate their waste products, i.e plaque. Their molecular structures have to do with it, but it's just the fact that it kills bacteria. hand sanitizers have a high alcohol content (usually 62% ethyl alcohol) for the same reason, and doctors also swab your arm with rubbing alcohol before shots to clean the area fast and effectively :)
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Stop smoking would be the most logical explanation.\nTry also using baking soda as a toothpaste. Just add a little bit of water to the baking soda forming a thick paste and scrub away.\nI would be hesitant on doing this on a daily basis because it is very abrasive and can cause enamel wear.\n1 day a week won't kill you though\nAnd don't listen to that girl who put rinse with hydrogen peroxide....\nthat can cause you papillae on your tongue to elongate and cause 'black harry tongue' if used long term.\nHydrogen peroxide is used as a mouth rinse in very rare instances but definitely not for whitening purposes, \nBeware!! don't listen to a secretary!