Smile Filter Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner

This stainless steel tongue cleaner is a one-time purchase from California, but we don’t have anything similar here (you’d be lucky to find a tongue cleaner at all in the chemist). It’s also easy to clean in the dishwasher, and sold with a lifetime guarantee. It’s even designed in a cute heart-shaped design!

Designed to be used with one hand, it’s easy to use. Just stick out your tongue, gently scrap the back of the tongue a few times and use once or twice a day. Unlike a toothbrush, this won’t stimulate the ‘gag reflex’. And won’t wear out like flimsy plastic tongue cleaners, as it’s made from quality 316 stainless steel.

Tongue-scraping is not just good to prevent bacteria near the teeth, but also helps to make food taste better, and prevents bad breath. The tongue cleaner is also presented in FSC-certified paper packaging, no plastic in sight.

Around 80% of bacteria found in the mouth is on the tongue, and though some bacteria is good, some also can contribute to cavities and other conditions, including bad breath. This tongue cleaner can also help to remove yellow coatings on the tongue (usually due to a build-up dead skin cells due to dry mouth, tea/coffee, poor oral hygiene or smoking/alcohol).

I really like using the tongue scraper. I can feel the difference after using it. I can literally see what is being swiped off and the taste in my mouth after feels clean and ready for the day.

Read our dental care posts (never use xylitol-sweetened products near pets, as it’s lethal if they were to lick a tiny amount from a mouth or sink). Supervise children when using fluoride toothpaste (encourage them to spit out excess). You can recycle plastic dental waste at Boots recycling bins.