This is what happens when you do not clean your tongue for a month

Tongue plays a crucial role in overall oral health. However, many people overlook the importance of cleaning it regularly. Dr Vartika Kumari, a specialist in Dental Medicine at Aster RV Hospital, explains what happens if you skip this simple step for just a month. “A month without tongue cleaning will likely result in a few minor changes in the short term,” she says. “The main change people see is bad breath.” This happens because an unclean tongue collects food particles and bacteria, creating a biofilm that causes unpleasant odour. Research shows that 70-80% of bad breath originates from this tongue biofilm.

Dr Kumari describes the physical changes you might notice: “The tongue might appear whitish or yellowish in colour as a result of buildup over time, especially on the posterior thir