Bad breath

You brush your teeth carefully. You floss. Maybe you even rinse.
And yet, bad breath keeps coming back. Then look no further: your tongue knows all about it.

In this video, dentist Daniëlle Verhaeg explains why the tongue is one of the most underestimated causes of less fresh breath.

Your tongue is a bacteria magnet

The surface of your tongue is not smooth, but consists of small grooves and papillae. Precisely there, the following remain:

• bacteria
• food residues
• flavorings
• odors

just stick. Especially at the back of the tongue, where a toothbrush often doesn't reach (or doesn't reach well).

These bacteria produce volatile sulfur compounds, the main culprits of bad breath.

Brushing alone is not enough

Brushing your teeth cleans your teeth and gums, but doesn't address your tongue. As a result, you can technically have a clean mouth, while the odor lingers.

The result: people reach for chewing gum or mouth spray, while the source is clearly visible in the mirror.

Daily tongue cleaning makes an immediate difference

"So include it every day," advises the dentist.
Cleaning your tongue, preferably with a copper tongue scraper, removes the layer of bacteria and odor-causing substances that affect your breath in one go.

Why copper?

• naturally antibacterial
• gentle on the tongue surface
• effective without scrubbing

You'll notice the effect immediately: a cleaner feeling and fresher breath.

Small ritual, big effect

Tongue cleaning takes less than ten seconds, but it is one of the most effective steps against bad breath. Especially in combination with:

• good toothbrushing
• a mild, natural toothpaste
• daily interdental cleaning

No extra products. No complicated routine. Just logical.

ReBloom your brushing routine

Self-care sometimes isn't about doing more, but about doing the right thing.
Include your tongue. Every day. Your breath and your mouth will thank you.

Brush. Breathe. ReBloom.

 

Written by Jeanette Smiemans