Why Clean Your Tongue

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Article Notes:
Tongue Cleaning

Author(s):
Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD

Published By:
Journal of the American Dental Association

Date Published:
November, 1998

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SUMMARY:
This article explains the importance behind cleaning the tongue of debris as the tongue has been found to be a source of bad breath. Cleaning of the tongue may also reduce tooth and periodontal disease.

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