Tung Brush Tongue Cleaner

Instructions

1. Use with Tung Cleaning Gel
2. Extend tongue and light brush from the back of the tongue to the lip (for approx. 10 seconds)
3. Brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth

Tips

• To soften bristles, run under warm water
• After you brush and spit, extend your tongue again, take a deep breath and brush the back portion of the tongue quickly and spit again
• It is entirely up to you to determine how much pressure should be placed on the tongue. Go very light at first until your tongue gets used to it

For Best Results

• Brush your tongue when you brush your teeth
• Replace your brush every three months when you replace your toothbrush

For Optimum Oral Health

• Use Twice Daily
• Use a Dentist Recommended Toothbrush Twice Daily
• Clean between your teeth with Floss or Interdental Brushes
• Use a Dentist Recommended Toothpaste

Is a tongue brush better than a tongue scraper?

They do different things. A scraper skims across the surface and lifts off whatever is sitting on top. A brush works into the crevices between the papillae, which is where the bacteria actually sit — a scraper passes straight over them. Most people who switch from a scraper to the Tung Brush notice the difference immediately, which is the single most common thing our customers tell us about this product.

How far back on my tongue should I be brushing?

As far back as is comfortable, and no further. The bulk of odour-causing bacteria sits on the rear third of the tongue, so that’s the target — but the Tung Brush head is deliberately wide and low-profile, which is what lets it cover ground quickly without triggering the gag reflex. If you’re after a tool that reaches right to the very back of the throat, a narrow-headed cleaner will get physically further back, at the cost of gagging. It’s a genuine trade-off and worth knowing before you buy.

Will it make me gag?

Far less than a toothbrush. The low profile is the reason — a toothbrush’s tall, narrow head hits the soft palate on the way back. If you do gag, start further forward and work backwards over a week or two. Most people adapt quickly.

How often should I clean my tongue?

Every time you brush your teeth — so twice a day for most people. It takes about ten seconds. Mornings matter most, because bacteria multiply overnight while saliva flow is at its lowest.

Can’t I just use my toothbrush?

You can, but it doesn’t work well. Toothbrush bristles are long and soft, built to flex around teeth and gums — on the tongue they over-flex and lie flat, pushing the coating around rather than lifting it out. There’s also a hygiene issue: brushing your teeth with a brush that’s just been through the most bacteria-dense surface in your mouth moves that bacteria onto your gums.

My tongue looks white or coated. Will this help?

A white or coated tongue is usually a build-up of bacteria, food debris and dead cells, and mechanical cleaning is exactly what shifts it — most people see a visible change within a few days. If the coating doesn’t improve after a week or two of daily cleaning, or it’s sore, patchy or doesn’t wipe away at all, see your dentist or GP. There are other causes worth ruling out.

How often should I replace it?

Every three months, at the same time you replace your toothbrush — or sooner if the bristles start to splay. Splayed bristles stop reaching into the crevices, which is the whole point of the brush.

Can my partner and I share one?

No. Tongue brushes are more personal than toothbrushes, not less — sharing one moves bacteria between mouths rather than out of them. If you need more than one, the Tung Brush 4 Pack comes in assorted colours for exactly this reason.

Do I need the gel as well?

The brush works on its own, and each one comes with a free Tung Gel sample so you can try it. The gel loosens the coating first and adds zinc, which neutralises the sulphur gases rather than just removing the bacteria producing them. Most people who use both don’t go back to the brush alone.