How often do you brush your tongue?

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There are numerous polls asking 'how often do you brush your teeth', I'm curious as to how many of us really focus on the most bacteria-ridden parts of our mouths.

My routine: Brush teeth, gums, tongue, roof of my mouth, inside of cheeks. Thorough, I know. :}

I taught a friend of mine a couple of years back how to properly brush his tongue because he had no idea he was supposed to..disgusting.

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Everytime I brush my teeth. (Ex: Twice a day or more) 83
Often. (Ex: Once a day) 36
Sometimes. (Ex: A few times a week) 29
Never. I know I'm supposed to, I just don't bother. 29
Never. I didn't know that was even possible. 19
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  • sweetpea29
    11 years ago

    i do it when i brush my teeth, although i've puked like 10 times this year- gross. if i don't do so i feel like my breath stinks- even when i don't take long i get paranoid thinking i'm gonna stink!
    it's good to brush your tongue:)

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  • mousie
    12 years ago

    Every time ;) Brush it with my toothbrush and paste, and then use my tongue scraper. Tongues that are any color except pink are really, really, REALLY gross. Sorry. Unless you just had an ice pop and your mouth is blue or purple now :D

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I agree 100%.

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  • Avant-Garde
    12 years ago

    I don't because it makes me gag and vomit. I do rinse with minty mouthwash, though:)

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      It takes skill to be able to brush your tongue without gagging. My parents taught me that this was the proper way to brush so, I've had plenty of practice :}.

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  • davesumba
    10 years ago

    Same amount of times I brush my teeth, once every other week.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    i do every time i brush my teeth because that makes me feel clean and it makes the cigarette taste better or fresher

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  • LooksLikeLove
    11 years ago

    It makes you gag but I find that it helps get rid of excess phlegm that way (as a smoker this is useful) It eliminates bad breath at least 99%!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      It definitely does eliminate bad breath! I'd rather just brush my tongue and not brush my teeth at all..but I'll just stick to doing both :p.

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  • opal-leaves
    12 years ago

    I try to do it every single time. It does get time to get used to , well at least for me. :P I sometimes wanted to puke but I try not to do it when I am feeling queasy or too full lol.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      That's a smart method, haha. Too full or nauseous and you will definitely be seeing your lunch :@.

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  • Smartasscookie
    12 years ago

    I tried once, and it felt weird-normally don't

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Yeah, you have to get used to it. It takes practice.

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  • myownopinions
    12 years ago

    Option 4, but not never. I sometimes do it on the rare occasion when my tounge looks/feels icky.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Hey, rarely is better than never!

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