Potentially harmful oral biofilm builds up on the tongue as well as the teeth and gums, so having the right tools to clean the tongue is an important extra step for dental clinicians and patients. Tongue cleaners, which are sometimes called tongue deplaquing tools, are designed to gently scrape the surface of the tongue to remove debris and build-up. These instruments can be as simple as a handle with a specialized scraping end which can run along the tongue without causing pain or discomfort. Some tongue scrapers are designed just for clinical use and can connect to the vacuum system to remove the debris while scraping. Providing patients with tongue deplaquers can be a great way to encourage enhanced home care from your patients.