Which Parts of Your Mouth Need to Be Brushed Along With Your Teeth?

Posted on 10/11/2021 by Barbara Ketchum

Brushing is a must for good oral health. Thorough brushing helps get rid of bacteria and other food particles stuck in your mouth. It also helps prevent the development of gum disease by eliminating bacteria causing the infection. When brushing your teeth, it is also important to brush other areas that could have bacteria. Brushing your teeth alone will have minimal impact on your oral health because other parts will have bacteria. Therefore, you should always brush other parts in your mouth, such as the tongue and gums, when brushing your teeth.

The Tongue

The tongue is an important part of your mouth. However, it traps bacteria and could be harmful if not cleaned. Therefore, it is important to brush your tongue thoroughly when brushing your teeth. The tongue is a common cause of bad breath. If you don't take good care of your tongue, you are more likely to have bad breath. Furthermore, your ability to taste food will be affected if you don't clean your tongue. This happens when bacteria accumulate on the surface of your tongue and block the taste buds. As a result, you may not enjoy some of your favorite foods. Therefore, you should always brush your teeth when brushing your teeth.

The Gums

It is also important to clean your gums when brushing your teeth. Gums support your teeth and can also accumulate bacteria. In addition, plaque can pile up on gum surfaces and increase the risk of infections. Consequently, you could easily develop oral conditions like gum disease. Brushing your gums will help get rid of such harmful bacteria. You should also floss to get rid of plaque and debris beneath the gum line. This will go a long way in maintaining good oral health. Cases of gum recession will also be avoided. Get in touch with us for more information on areas that need regular brushing.

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