[Umigame Co., Ltd.] Are you concerned about the coating on your tongue? 48.3% of people leave it alone without taking care of it! What are the improvements?
*Umigame Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 13, 2024
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Are you concerned about tongue coating? 48.3% of people leave it alone without taking care of it! What are the improvements?
*Umigame Co., Ltd. (location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, representative: Yusuke Matsushita), which provides marketing DX services for dental clinics, conducted a survey regarding tongue coating, and we would like to introduce the results. *
Have you ever noticed that your tongue is white while brushing your teeth?
The tongue is normally pink, but it can become whitish due to poor oral hygiene or poor health. This white stain is called “tongue coating” and can cause bad breath and a loss of taste. This time, we will explain in detail the causes of tongue coating and how to treat it.
Survey results: Many people are concerned about tongue coating Survey results summary
* “Have you ever noticed the white dirt (tongue coating) on the surface of your tongue? ”, 25.7% of people were concerned about their tongue coating and took care of it.
48.3% of people are concerned but do not take care
I understand that. These results highlight the current situation in which many people are concerned about the presence of tongue coating, but do not take specific care. *
* What is tongue coating? *
Tongue coating is a grayish-white or yellowish-white stain that adheres to the surface of the tongue, and its main components are food particles, saliva components, detached mucous membranes in the mouth, and bacteria. Proper care is necessary because an excessive amount of tongue coating can cause bad breath and taste disorders.
*People and situations where tongue coating tends to occur*
The following people are more likely to develop tongue coating: *People who tend to have dry mouth*: When you breathe through your mouth while wearing a mask, your mouth becomes dry and you are more likely to develop coating on your tongue.
*People who don’t have good snacking or tooth-brushing habits*: If you don’t brush your teeth after meals, your mouth will become unclean and your tongue will be more likely to get coated.
*People who are stressed or have low saliva secretion*: When you are under a lot of stress, saliva secretion decreases, which can lead to dry mouth and increased tongue coating.
Additionally, the area from the center to the back of the tongue is particularly susceptible to tongue coating. If you stick your tongue out wide and the back part becomes whitish, this is a condition where tongue coating tends to accumulate.
*Why you should remove tongue coating*
The tongue coating contains many bacteria that cause bad breath, and if swallowed by mistake, it can even cause pneumonia. Therefore, it is recommended to remove the tongue coating regularly, but excessive care will have the opposite effect.
Also, if there is a lot of coating on the tongue, the sense of taste decreases and it becomes difficult to taste the taste of food. Taste is sensed by tissues called “taste buds” on the surface of the tongue, but when tongue coating covers the taste buds, it becomes difficult to perceive taste, which can make it difficult to enjoy food. Keep your tongue clean and your taste buds healthy with regular care.
*How to remove tongue coating and tips*
*Recommended care once a day*: It is best to do this when brushing your teeth in the morning.
*Use a tongue brush or a soft toothbrush*: The surface of the tongue is uneven and cannot be removed just by gargling. Care for your tongue gently using a brush designed specifically for your tongue.
*Do this while looking in the mirror*: Check the areas where tongue coating is attached and apply the brush accurately.
* Gently move the brush from the back to the front*: Do not brush with too much force to avoid damaging your tongue.
*Don’t force yourself to clean it all at once*: If you have a thick layer of tongue coating, remove it little by little over the course of a day.
Would you like to try taking care of your tongue coating?
[Survey overview]
Target audience: Men and women in their teens to 30s nationwide Number of samples: 300 people
Place of residence: Nationwide
Research method: Internet research
Survey implementation date: September 2024