Honestly, I never noticed much difference with a tongue scraper. Brushing and mouthwash seem to do enough for me, and my dentist hasn't pushed it. Maybe it's just not a game-changer for everyone. If you like it, cool, but I don't think it's essential.
Maybe it's just not a game-changer for everyone. If you like it, cool, but I don't think it's essential.
I get what you mean—my dentist never brought it up either, but my partner swears by the thing. Honestly, I tried one for a week and felt like I was prepping for a sword-swallowing act every morning. Didn’t really notice much difference, except maybe my gag reflex got a workout. Has anyone actually had their dentist recommend one, or is this just another TikTok trend that snuck into our bathrooms?
I’m kind of in the same boat—never had a dentist bring up tongue scrapers at any check-up. I started looking into it after seeing all those “before and after” videos online, but when I asked my hygienist, she just said brushing your tongue with your toothbrush is fine unless you have a specific issue like chronic bad breath. I tried a scraper for a few days out of curiosity, but honestly, it felt awkward and almost too intense? Like, I kept worrying I’d go too far back and end up gagging.
I do wonder if there’s any technical reason to use one over just brushing your tongue. Some people say it gets more gunk off, but if you’re already brushing well, is it really making a difference? Maybe it’s more about how thorough you are rather than the tool itself. Not sure if it’s a TikTok thing or just another optional step for people who love having a super-clean mouth...
I tried a scraper for a few days out of curiosity, but honestly, it felt awkward and almost too intense? Like, I kept worrying I’d go too far back and end up gagging.
Same here, honestly. First time I tried one, I was like, “Is this how I die? Choking on a tongue scraper?” I kept thinking I was doing it wrong, or about to trigger my gag reflex and just lose it. Brushing my tongue with my toothbrush feels way less risky, and my dentist never made a big deal about it either.
I get the hype—those before/after pics look wild—but for me, it’s just not worth the stress. Unless my breath gets scary, I’m sticking to what doesn’t make me panic in the morning. Seems like if your hygienist isn’t worried, you’re probably fine. Sometimes TikTok makes me feel like I need to buy every gadget, but maybe we don’t actually need this one...
I swear, the first time I tried a tongue scraper, I was convinced I’d invented a new Olympic sport—synchronized gagging. It’s wild how something that looks so harmless can make you feel like you’re prepping for a sword-swallowing act. Honestly, I’m with you. My dentist barely mentions tongue scraping, and brushing my tongue with my toothbrush doesn’t make me feel like I’m about to pass out. TikTok makes everything look essential, but sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. If your breath’s good and your dentist isn’t fussed, seems like you’re winning already.
