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For such a seemingly small part of your body, the tongue plays a major role in many everyday functions, such as talking, helping you digest and taste food, and swallowing. In fact, the appearance of your tongue may speak volumes (pun slightly intended) about the state of your oral and overall health. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Today, Goose Creek, SC dentist, Dr. Barganier<\/a> of Carolina Complete Dental Care would like to talk about an excellent way to include this muscle (well, eight muscles, to be exact) in your oral hygiene<\/a> routine: <\/span>tongue scraping<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Pleasant than it Sounds!<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tongue scraping has been practiced for centuries, but surprisingly it isn\u2019t as common in the United States as it has been in Europe, Africa, India, and South America. We think it\u2019s worth jumping on the bandwagon because your tongue can harbor bacteria that cause tooth decay<\/a> and bad breath; the buildup can even prevent you from fully enjoying the flavors of your food! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve got any questions about tongue scraping or how to improve your oral health, we\u2019d love to help. Contact Carolina Complete Dental Care today to schedule a visit!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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