Assessment of Tongue Cleaning Habits in Suburban and Rural Areas: A Questionnaire-based Survey

Author(s)	Apoorva Mhatre, Arvind Shetty, Dhanashree Thakare, Sharvari Vadavale, Vibhusha Thakur
Country	India
Abstract	The dorsal surface of the tongue serves as a significant reservoir for harbouring oral bacteria. The mechanical act of tongue cleaning helps in remarkable reduction of this bacterial load. The present survey aims to assess the prevalence and acceptance of tongue cleaning amongst the rural and suburban population. This survey also tries to identify the different factors influencing the habit of tongue cleaning. A questionnaire-based method was employed to determine the tongue cleaning habits amongst individuals residing in suburban and rural regions.
Keywords	Tongue Cleaning, Tongue scraping, Oral Hygiene, Oral Habits.
Field	Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On	2024-12-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.32942
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g8wkmp

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