TONGUE CLEANING & HALITOSIS

The interest in the study of the tongue niche has increased in recent years due to its association with oral halitosis and to its role as a suitable reservoir for periodontal pathogens. The structure of the tongue favours a unique and complex bacterial biofilm in which periodontal pathogens are frequently found. The most common location for mouth-related halitosis is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids and account for 80 to 90% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Both tongue brushing and tongue scraping have been advocated as means of removing the Tongue coating. Research has shown that toothbrushes are inferior to scraping debridement implements in their ability to remove debris and organisms.However only recently was given attention to the drawing and to the materials acquiring knowledge the professionals and the manufacturers of the advantages and disadvantages of kind of different scrapers.Thus this scientific review has been written to have a overlook on different tongue cleaning aids available in market & study in detail the efficacy of different tongue cleaning aids in reducing mouth-oriented halitosis.