Impact of different tongue cleaning methods on the bacterial load of the tongue dorsum

The effect of periodontal therapy on intra‐oral halitosis: a case series

“…These results are consistent with another study also demonstrating that tongue scraping does not reduce bacterial counts at the dorsum of the tongue suggesting that the microbiota at the tongue is resilient (Bordas et al 2008). However, other studies have demonstrated that tongue scraping has an impact on the microbiota at the dorsum of the tongue (Roldan et al 2005, Tsai et al 2008.…”

“…The use of a tongue scraper may not be sufficient in eliminating bacteria that are located in fissures and crypts of the tongue as well as the most posterior part of the tongue. Tongue scraping may for a short period of time remove tongue coating (Bordas et al 2008, Chérel et al 2008. In fact, data have shown that shortly after scraping the tongue the bacteria have re-grown enough to produce significant amounts of VSCs.…”

Outcomes of an Oral Care Protocol in Postmechanically Ventilated Patients

“…Our finding that tongue scraping has a significant impact on the overall oral health assessment is consistent with other dental studies. In a study of healthy adults, Bordas et al (2008) demonstrated that tongue cleaning significantly reduced bacterial populations on the tongue. Tongue scraping is a simple and inexpensive procedure that can easily be implemented in the acute care setting.…”

HALITOSIS – A Social Malady

“…A recent study examined tooth brushing and tongue scraping reduces microflora, and toothbrushing alone demonstrated the least reduction. 72 A study by Casemiro LA et al compared the effectiveness of a new manual toothbrush that has a tongue scraper on the back of its head and a commercial tongue scraper. The evaluated methods were equally effective in the improving breath odour and reducing the facultative aerobic and anaerobic microbiota on tongue surface of the studied population.…”