Bacteria and germs can hide in your papillae and spread throughout your mouth if you don’t brush your tongue specifically. Cavities, gum disease, and bad breath can all be caused by the germs and bacteria that cause them.
What happens if you don’t brush your tongue daily?
Slower Taste ReceptorsIf you don’t brush your tongue, you could be affecting the taste of food. A biofilm is a layer of bacteria and other debris that accumulates on the surface of your tongue and covers your taste buds. Biofilm obstructs your ability to fully appreciate the flavors of food.
What happens if we dont clean tongue?
When you don’t brush your tongue, you put your gums at risk of infection. In the long run, this could cause damage to your teeth, resulting in their eventual loss. Clean your tongue on a regular basis to avoid this. Too much time spent brushing your teeth can also lead to tooth decay.
Does your tongue clean itself?
As you eat and your saliva coats your tongue, it will naturally clean itself. Your teeth can be infected by bacteria on your tongue.