Tongue debridement aid

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1996-08-13

1998-07-14

Till, Terrence

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Implements

Combined

151671, 151766, A46B 904

Patent

active

057784752

ABSTRACT:
A tongue debridement aid includes an elongated handle with tongue debridement structure disposed at one end. The tongue debridement structure has a cupped region having an endwall and first and second sidewalls contiguous with the endwall which is disposed at an obtuse angle with respect to said elongated handle and a working edge region disposed along at least the edge of the endwall and typically extends secondarily along the edges of the first and second sidewalls. In use, debris, including microorganisms, may be debrided from the dorsum of the tongue and collected in the cupped region by placing the working edge region on the back of the dorsum, applying moderate pressure and drawing the tongue debridement aid toward the tip of the tongue. The collected debris may then be rinsed away. In order to provide a comprehensive oral hygiene instrument, a fixed or detachable toothbrush head may optionally be provided at the distal end of the elongated handle.

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patent: 5282814 (1994-02-01), Srivastava
patent: 5438726 (1995-08-01), Leite

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