Tung Tongue Cleaning Gel 85g Tube

Instructions

1. Shake well and preferably use with a Tung Brush
2. Extend tongue and gently brush from the back of the tongue forward to the tip (for approx. 10 seconds)
3. Repeat as necessary and avoid swallowing

Ingredients

Sorbitol, Water, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, PEG-12, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Xylitol, Zinc Chloride, Flavor, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Blue 1.

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

Do I need the gel, or is the brush enough?

The brush does the mechanical work and will clean your tongue on its own. The gel does two things the brush can’t: it loosens and softens the coating so the bristles have less to fight, and it adds zinc, which neutralises the sulphur gases behind bad breath rather than simply removing the bacteria producing them. They’re designed as a system.

Can I just use toothpaste instead?

It’s the most common substitution and it’s the wrong tool. Toothpaste is built for enamel — it carries abrasives, and usually fluoride, whitening agents and tartar-control chemicals that can irritate tongue tissue. It contains no zinc. And it’s sticky: it clogs into the bristles and stays there, turning the brush head into somewhere bacteria can grow between uses. Tung Gel is highly water-soluble by design and rinses clean off both the brush and your tongue.

Is the mint very strong?

It is a proper mint — noticeably stronger than most toothpastes, and some people love that while others find it sharp. If you’d prefer something different, Tung Natural Gel in Mint Blast is a cleaner, cooler mint with no artificial flavours, and Tung Kids Gel in wild strawberry has no mint at all and works exactly the same way for adults.

Do I swallow it or spit it out?

Rinse and spit, exactly as you would with toothpaste. Don’t swallow the gel.

Does it contain fluoride?

No. It’s a tongue cleaning gel, not a toothpaste, and it isn’t a substitute for your fluoride toothpaste — it’s the third step after brushing and flossing.

How long does an 85g tube last?

A pea-sized amount twice a day works out to roughly three to four months for one person. The 85g tube is considerably larger than the sample that comes with the brush.

Can I use it with a tongue scraper instead of a Tung Brush?

Yes — it works with any tongue cleaner or scraper you already own. It’s formulated around the Tung Brush, which is where you’ll get the most from it, but there’s nothing stopping you using it with something else.

Will it fix my bad breath?

Most bad breath originates on the tongue, so cleaning the tongue properly is the highest-value thing most people can change — and zinc addresses the odour gases directly rather than masking them the way a mouthwash does. If your breath doesn’t improve after a couple of weeks of daily tongue cleaning, the cause is likely elsewhere: gum disease, a dry mouth, sinus issues, reflux or medication are all common culprits. That’s a conversation for your dentist.

Is it safe to use every day?

Yes — daily use is what it’s designed for. If your tongue feels irritated, ease off the pressure and speak to your dentist.