Learn how to best take care of your teeth and gums at home, with brushing, flossing, and other tips ... There’s no scientific evidence that scraping is a good way to remove germs like the kind ...

While you can incorporate tongue scraping into your routine at any point, it’s probably best to prioritize brushing your teeth and flossing first, and then tongue scraping last, says Dr. Eskendri.

The oral hygiene trend of tongue scraping may improve hygiene and reduce bad breath — but overdoing it could harm heart health by disrupting good bacteria and raising blood pressure risk.

Tongue scraping is a practice of using a tool to remove bacteria, food debris, and dead cells from the surface of the tongue, ... Floss or otherwise clean between your teeth at least once a day.

Dr. Shaadi Manouchehri has revealed her three-step routine for good dental care — brushing her teeth before breakfast, scraping her tongue twice a day and using mouthwash before brushing.

While you can incorporate tongue scraping into your routine at any point, it’s probably best to prioritize brushing your teeth and flossing first, and then tongue scraping last, says Dr. Eskendri.