This post is sponsored by TUNG. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own and have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.
Did you ever wake up in the morning and find yourself feeling like you have who knows what growing in your mouth? We all have. So what do we do? We brush our teeth. Our breath feels fresher and our teeth don’t feel fuzzy and life is better. Unfortunately, brushing your teeth doesn’t take care of the whole problem. When you’ve brushed your teeth I am sure that you’ve also looked at your tongue. And I am sure that at times you may have felt like your tongue looked or felt a bit furry. That is exactly why I started brushing my tongue years ago, I didn’t feel “fresh” if I didn’t.
That gross feeling makes sense, considering that approximately 90% of the bacteria that cause bad breath live on the tongue and not on the teeth or gums. I learned this from the folks at TUNG, from whom I also learned that the majority of this bacteria and the debris it feeds upon are found in biofilms located primarily on the back of the tongue. Knowing this you might think, as I did, that brushing your teeth is the answer to the problem. It isn’t.
Brushing your teeth is not sufficient to remove those colonies of bacteria. That’s partially because when you brush your teeth you could be getting more bacteria on your toothbrush then if you hadn’t used your toothbrush at all. A toothbrush doesn’t remove most of the bacteria; it’s bristles are too long, causing it to redistribute much of that it does touch. A tongue scraper doesn’t remove all of the bateria, because it cannot get into the crevices of the tongue. Why is this important? All of that bacteria in the mouth does more ten cause bad breath. It also contributes to gum disease. And that isn’t all. The latest studies show that bacteria on the tongue can lead to gum disease and gum disease can lead to heart disease, diabetes and more. So, if brushing your teeth and using mouthwash aren’t sufficient to remove the colonies of bacteria, what should you use? TUNG.
What is TUNG?
The TUNG Brush was pecifically designed by a dentist for the anatomy of the tongue. TUNG’s short, firm bristles work through the sticky tongue plaque that forms over the irregular surface of the tongue penetrating the crevices and removing bacteria. TUNG’s low profile and large head design allows for quick and efficient cleansing on the back portion of the tongue without gagging. What do you use with TUNG brush?
TUNG Gel. TUNG Gel is sort of like toothpaste for the tongue and TUNG. It’s formulated with a zinc compound to help neutralize the gasses that the bacteria cause, reducing the amount of bad breath. It’s also water soluble, which means it doesn’t leave a residue or buildup on your toothbrush or your tongue. It’s mild minty flavor is pleasant and not overpowering or medicinal tasting.
I have been using TUNG for a couple of weeks now. It’s super simple to use, and only adds an extra minute to your brushing routine. To use TUNG, you put a little TUNG Gel onto the TUNG brush and then brush your tongue from back to front for about 10 seconds. You determine how much pressure you want to use, so you can brush with TUNG as lightly or as firmly as you like. I notice the difference it makes each and every time I brush. I can actually see just some of what TUNG has removed from my tongue when I spit after brushing. And, my tongue both looks and feels better than it did before.
The best way to clean your tongue is by using a TUNG Brush & TUNG Gel. It’s become a part of my daily routine. Knowing I am helping to reduce the amount of bacteria in my mouth that causes bad breath and gum disease is a good thing, and seeing it work makes me feel good. By making it a part of my daily routine and using it when I brush my teeth I never forget. To ensure TUNG’s effectiveness, simply replace your TUNG brush every three months when you replace your toothbrush.
Want to give TUNG a test drive for yourself? You can! The folks at TUNG are offering Mom Knows It All readers a free travel size TUNG Brush and gel kit. To take advantage of this terrific offer, simply click on this link and enter the code JEVH79 to receive your free brush!
You can learn more about this product and purchase it on the TUNG website. You can also purchase TUNG on Amazon. You can also keep up with TUNG on social media, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Do you brush your tongue? Will you TUNG your tongue?
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Ok, I totally want to try one of these. As you said, my mouth is GROSS when I wake up and I definitely like to get it as clean as possible.
I keep seeing these around I definitely think I need to give one of these a try – I think it could be great for my oral health.
I should try this out! I always want a healthy mouth, that’s for sure.
I do brush my tongue! I also try to brush my cheeks too because bacteria hides in there. This looks like a cool product.
Cool! I was always taught to brush my tongue and we’ve taught our kids to do the same, but this look like it might get the job done better than a slender toothbrush.
I did not know they made a tongue brush like that before. I usually have a “scrapper” type of tool.
I would totally use this! My 7 yr old just came to me the other day and said someone needs to make tongue paste and a brush.
We love our TUNG brushes and gel. Everyone in my family has a brush and gel and we have very fresh breath!
I love the idea of a specialized tongue brush. I hate when my mouth feels icky and like I’ve got funky breath.
This is something that I should have. I know how tongues can get so nasty. I need this.
I will get one for every member of my family! We usually get toothbrushes that have a tongue brush on the backside but it doesn’t come close to this one. Thanks for letting me know. Oral hygiene is very important!
This is so interesting! I never brush my tongue, I wonder what my breath smells like to other people lol. Now that I see it’s important to maintain a healthy mouth, I will start, with TUNG!
I have to try this product. I take my care teeth really well but always find problem on every dental visit.
Gagging reflex prohibits.
The brushes are awesome to use in a dynamic way. I really found them amazing, i am going to buy the circular brushes and those so vibrant. Also, talking about the paste, the ingredients are important to keep the teeth clean.
I will have to check this stuff out. I know that the tongue carries a ton of bacteria and so I do brush my tongue but I can imagine a tooth brush would be inadequate.
I have always brushed my tongue. I never knew there was a tool to brush your tongue better. I definitely need to check this stuff out.
Oh that tung brush is so cute! I better try this out for a good breath!
I find cleaning my tongue with a regular brush to be difficult. I had no idea there was a special tongue brush and paste!