Never thought I’d see the day where a $2 piece of plastic would make me feel like I’ve got my life together, but here we are. I was super skeptical about tongue scrapers at first—mostly because I’m a cheapskate and didn’t want to add another gadget to my already overflowing bathroom cup. But after my partner started dropping hints about “morning breath,” I figured, why not? Worst case, I’d waste less than the price of a coffee.
You’re totally right about the gentleness thing. The first time I tried it, I was convinced I’d either gag or end up scraping away half my taste buds. Turns out, it’s way less dramatic than my brain made it out to be. Now it’s just part of the routine… and honestly, coffee tastes like coffee again. No more weird minty-latte situation.
About toothpaste—funny you mention that. I tried switching to one of those “natural” ones that’s supposed to taste like coconut or something. Let’s just say, it tasted more like sadness and regret. Ended up back with my usual cheap brand, but now I just rinse really well after brushing and before scraping. That seems to help with the aftertaste thing without having to shell out for fancy paste.
Anyway, props for sticking with the tongue scraper even though it felt weird at first. It’s wild how something so simple can make you feel a little more human in the mornings. And hey, if you ever find a budget-friendly toothpaste that doesn’t taste like lawn clippings or burn your mouth off, let me know…
That’s interesting about rinsing after brushing but before scraping—do you notice a big difference if you skip that step? I’ve had a few patients say they feel like their tongue stays cleaner longer if they do it in that order, but I’m not totally convinced. Have you tried scraping before brushing, or does that just feel wrong?
I always feel weird about scraping before brushing, like I’m doing it out of order or something. I’ve tried it, but honestly, my mouth feels fresher if I brush first, rinse, then scrape. Maybe it’s just in my head, but I get nervous about missing stuff if I switch it up.
