Tongue coatings can be due to various reasons but the one caused by poor oral hygiene is the main reason for bad breath or halitosis. Get rid of tongue coatings with effective tongue scrapers designed for optimal oral hygiene. Mechanical cleaning of the tongue using a tongue scraper is one of the ways to get rid of this tongue coating and have a fresh breath and clean sense of taste, they are available in different shapes and materials.

Here are the best tongue scrapers for removing tongue coatings:

YIBIDINAY Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner

Made of stainless steel this tongue cleaner has a design to help remove coatings or debris on the tongue without being harsh on it. Also, the handles are designed in a manner to help clean them efficiently.

Pros:

• Helps remove plaque and food debris on the tongue
• Useful for people with bad breath
• It’s durable, stabilizable, and environmentally friendly.
• Easy to handle and clean
• Claims to be Suitable for people with gag reflex
• Helps cover the maximum tongue surface
• Comes with a travel case

Cons:

• Not recommended for people with oral thrush.
• Harsh use can cause bleeding.
• For people with large tongues, they may be small in size and cover only a small area in single-use
• The handle might keep coming off.

PRKTKL Luxe Tongue Scraper

This tongue cleaner with a sleek design and single handle is made of surgical-grade stainless steel and states to help remove thick tongue coatings.

Pros:

• Helps remove thick tongue coatings.
• Useful for people with bad breath.
• Single-hand use is only required.
• Suitable design for people with a gag reflex.
• Rust-free, durable, and stabilizable.

Cons:

• Harsh use can bleed the tongue.
• Might bend and break in long use.

SellBotic Tongue Cleaner Brush Scraper

Made of durable plastic material this tongue scraper is as good as stainless steel scrapers when it comes to tongue cleaning.

Pros:

• Can clean wide areas on the tongue.
• Suitable for people with large tongues.
• Claims to be suitable for people with gag reflex
• Smooth on the tongue, suitable for people with a sensitive tongue
• Easy to handle, flexible
• Cost-effective

Cons:

• Not for long-term use
• May not suit people with a small mouth
• Can catch mold if not properly cleaned and stored

SCHUBERT Tongue Scraper

A tongue cleaner made of sustainable plastic with a unique design including both tongue brush and scraper and states to remove debris and dead cells on the tongue effectively.

Pros:

• Tongue brush may help brush off food particles stuck in between papillae
• Tongue scraper helps remove dead cells
• Useful for solving bad breath due to food habits
• Smoothened soft on the tongue
• Easy to handle
• Cost-effective

Cons:

• May catch mold if not properly cleaned and stored
• Doesn’t efficiently clean the tongue surface
• Small in size for a large tongue

Trisa Professional Care Tongue Cleaner

This tongue cleaner made of standard plastic has been designed to be smooth on the tongue while providing great cleaning action.

Pros:

• Remove plaque in between tongue papillae
• Removes bad breath-causing bacteria
• Suitable for people with gag reflex
• Easy to handle, good grip

Cons:

• Expensive
• May catch mold
• Not durable

Beauté Secrets Tongue Cleaner

A set of two tongue scrapers with different designs made of stainless steel for proper tongue cleaning.

Pros:

• Effective for removing food debris on the tongue
• Helps with bad breath
• Durable easy to clean and handle
• Suitable for people with a small tongue

Cons:

• Expensive
• Small in size cannot be used for the wider area
• Can be harsh on the tongue

MeeMee Tender Tongue Cleaner

As the name suggests it’s tender on the tongue and specially designed for. babies and kids.

Pros:

• Gently remove any milk residues on the baby’s tongue
• Help kids create new oral care habit
• Good grip and easy to handle

 Cons:

• Parental guidance need
• No antichoking mechanism was provided.
• Not durable

Ayurveda Nava Dual-Sided Tongue Cleaner

New age tongue cleaner with an innovative, sleek, and stylish design by including a tongue massager for complete tongue hygiene and care and is available in three different colors.

Pros:

• Helps remove tongue coatings
• Removes bacteria
• Improves taste
• Help improve blood flow because of massaging feature
• Soft on the tongue, no bleeding
• Durable and easy to handle

Cons:

• May catch mold if not stored properly
• May not cover larger tongue surface areas in single use.

Trisa Tongue Cleaner Double Action

Includes a tongue brush and a scraper to effectively clean the tongue.

Pros:

• Remove tongue coating easily by brushing and scraping action
• Helps provide fresh breath
• Soft on the tongue
• Covers entire tongue
• Suitable for large tongue

Cons:

• Not durable
• Expensive
• Mold can form if not properly stored

EPISKEY Tongue Scraper

Tongue scraper with traditional design made of high-quality stainless steel suitable for proper tongue cleaning.

Pros:

• Helps remove plaque and food debris on the tongue
• Useful for people with bad breath
• It’s durable stabilizable environmentally friendly. Easy to handle and clean Claims to be Suitable for people with gag reflex
• Helps cover the maximum tongue surface

Cons:

• Not recommended for people with oral thrush
• Harsh use can cause bleeding
• The handle might keep coming off
• Might not be easy to handle for some individuals

However underlying health issues can be the reason for a color or non-removable tongue coating and persistent bad breath. In such cases it’s always better to consult with your dentist and get the correct treatment.