Oral hygiene: a history of tongue scraping and brushing

Tongue scraping and brushing have been practiced for hundreds of years but are still little appreciated or used by the public. Throughout the centuries, tongue scrapers have been constructed of thin, flexible strips of wood, various meals, ivory, mother-of-pearl, whalebone, celluloid, tortoiseshell,...

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Published inThe Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) Vol. 96; no. 2; p. 215
Main Authors Christen, A G, Swanson, Jr, B Z
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.02.1978
Subjects
Dental Devices, Home Care - history
Europe
History, 15th Century
History, 16th Century
History, 17th Century
History, 18th Century
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
History, Ancient
India
Islam
Oral Hygiene
Religion and Medicine
Tongue
Tongue, Hairy - therapy
Toothbrushing
Europe
India
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Summary:Tongue scraping and brushing have been practiced for hundreds of years but are still little appreciated or used by the public. Throughout the centuries, tongue scrapers have been constructed of thin, flexible strips of wood, various meals, ivory, mother-of-pearl, whalebone, celluloid, tortoiseshell, and plastic. Recent scientific evidence has validated the need to practice habitual and thorough tongue brushing as part of daily home oral hygiene procedures.
ISSN:0002-8177
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8177(16)30453-6