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Gentle Tongue Cleaning for Biofilm Control
Lightly brush the tongue once or twice daily using a separate soft toothbrush rather than the same brush used on teeth. The goal is to remove surface biofilm and unhealthy bacteria while avoiding aggressive scraping, which can irritate tissue and disturb beneficial bacteria deeper in the tongue crypts.
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“And that can help with nitric oxide production too, because the good bacteria on the tongue tend to live down more in the crypts. So you don't want to scrape too hard, but just get that film off.”
huberman · How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman · Mar 24, 2025 · 2:49:45 · open ↗
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