Copper vs. Steel Tongue Cleaners

Ancient, holistic health practices are becoming increasingly popular. One of the reasons for this is the fact that medical research is now able to verify older healing practices, like the tongue scraper or tongue brush. Tongue cleaning or scraping is an important facet of any Ayurveda Lifestyle, using a tongue cleaner can help improve your overall health and well-being.

Why Would I Use a Tongue Scraper?

More and more dentists are starting to recognize the importance of tongue scraping. 

There are a number of reasons that you might want to use a tongue scraper. 

  • Tongue scraping helps to improve bad breath
  • Tongue scraping gets rid of bacteria in the mouth 
  • Tongue scraping can improve your overall health

Tongue scraping is known to eliminate the toxic ama buildup on the tongue. If you have a coating on your tongue then this is a sign that you have excess ama that should be scrapped off. This can be made worse by lifestyle choices like smoking, drugs (prescription or otherwise), dry mouth or bad oral hygiene.

What’s the Best Type of Tongue Scraper?

Choosing the best type of tongue scraper is important if you want to make the most of this important self-care ritual. If you’re choosing a tongue scraper or tongue brush, Made By Yoke offers some of the best in the industry. 

Copper Tongue Scraper

Ayurvedic practitioners recommend copper tongue scrapers over stainless steel because of the following benefits.

  • Copper tongue scrapers have a great shelf life and can last you many years if you care for them properly. Check out our blog on how to care for your wellness tools here.
  • Copper is known to help fight bacteria. Ayurvedic practitioners have known this for millennia and modern science has recently confirmed this fact.

Stainless Steel Tongue Scraper

There are many more options if you’re going to look for a stainless steel tongue scraper. However, despite being made from surgical grade stainless steel, these units aren’t made with a metal that’s inherently antibacterial.

That said, stainless steel tongue scrapers are often more affordable than copper ones. They will also last you a great number of years if you care for them properly.

Looking for more info on tongue cleaners? Read our article, Everything You Need to Know About Tongue Scrapers. Convinced adding tongue cleaning to your self-care routine is essential, shop Made By Yoke's tongue scraper selection and start realizing the benefits of using a tongue scraper today.

WRITTEN BY NIGEL