Last Updated on January 14, 2021
2. Tongue
When you brush your teeth, do you also brush your tongue, or do you ignore it completely? If you ignore it, you are making a critical mistake that can put your oral health at great risk. Throughout the day, a layer of food debris, bacteria, and dead cells accumulate on the surface of your tongue, which can cause bad breath, giving your tongue a white, coated appearance, and even lead to dental decay and other oral health problems. That’s why you need to brush your tongue properly every single time you brush your teeth. You can use the toothbrush to do so, but there is a much more effective tool specially designed to perform this task: the tongue scraper. Additional oral hygiene tip: you should also floss your teeth one time a day to make sure you get rid of the food debris stuck between your teeth!
3. Elbows
The elbows are one of the parts of our body that we rarely pay attention to. We can’t even see them without making a certain effort! This lack of attention is also reflected when it comes time to shower and wash the body, which is worrying if we consider that we put our elbows literally anywhere (including dirty tables in public places). If you have dry elbows, you may have to use a moisturizing body wash. Having dry and scaly skin on the elbows makes them quite susceptible to small lesions and cuts, which are a gateway for viruses and bacteria. Besides, it’s also important to exfoliate that region at least once a week to avoid a build-up of dead skin. Take good care of your elbows!
4. Under the fingernails
Throughout 2020 we have been reminded of the importance of correctly washing our hands to eliminate all viruses and bacteria from their surface. As such, the correct procedure should already be established in your routine. However, many people neglect to scrub the area under the nails, a place where fecal bacteria, debris, and other germs usually thrive. Using a small brush to scrub that area when you’re washing your hands is the ideal solution. If you don’t have one, a cotton swab dipped in soapy water can be used instead. If you are washing your hands in a public restroom and don’t have either of those options, pay special attention to that area during your regular wash, as in most cases, that’s more than enough to keep it properly clean.
