How to Get Stains Off the Tongue

Unsightly stains from wine, tobacco, Popsicles and brightly-colored juice drinks can stain your tongue. Removing these stains is simple and only adds minutes to your daily tooth brushing regiment. Combining your daily dental care with a tongue scraper can get rid of yucky debris and smelly bacteria, leaving your tongue looking more pleasant to those around you.

Run the tongue scraper across the surface of your tongue to remove stained dead cells, food debris and bacteria which manifests itself as a film or discoloration on your tongue. You don't have to apply pressure, the scraper will remove the build up when you slide it across the base of the tongue.

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Rinse the scraper under warm water to remove residue build up on the tool and continue to repeat the scraping action two or three more times.

Place a line of toothpaste onto your toothbrush and brush your teeth. Pay particular attention to your tongue and brush its entire surface, as well 1. Rinse with water. Apply another line of toothpaste to your toothbrush and brush the tongue again. Don't brush too hard -- you don't want to make your tongue sore. Rinse with mouthwash to clear any excess food debris and check your tongue in the mirror.

Tips

Be sure to floss your teeth after brushing in order to remove any food debris caught in your gums. This can also help fight bad breath.

Warnings

If the problem persists, consult your family dentist as there may be another serious or underlying problem.