HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Tongue cleaning ok or does it promote bacteria?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Tongue Cleanig: Tongue cleaning is not only ok, but it is desirable too.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 4/5/2012

5.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have these sores on my tongue. I rinse it off with listerine 2-4x/day hoping it would kill bacteria to heal fast. Can I use orajel for comfort?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I have a lot of bacteria on my tongue and its white even fi i brush it very well So i will use listerine as a mouhwash What's ur advice doctor? 10x

11 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

A member asked:

I use to suck my fingers as a little girl as a result of that I have bad breath.I have white bacteria in the back of my tongue what about a detox o?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

If I get a cut/abrasion on my tongue from broken tooth, are there any bacteria or microorganisms in my mouth that could cause severe tongue swelling?

15 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

Will swishing around oral thrush nystatin on my tongue kill the bacteria on my teeth enamel as well?bacteria is erode my silver fillings make sick

10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Does professional teeth cleaning kill bacteria? Even if bacterial levels in mouth were more than normal?
I got some germs from my tonsil/ tonsil stones while cleaning onto my facial skin by accident . I have acne and ingrown hair and Im very prone to skin issues. Will the tonsil / mouth bacteria get into my skin and cause more acne issues or skin issue?
Can you recommend what to do to get rid of bacteria buildup on tongue?
Could my illness be because my body detoxifying or can probiotics actually promote harmful bacteria?
What is the best way to rid bacteria from the back of the tongue where the papillae area is? Already use a scraper after brushing. What else can I try

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.