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Purposes of tongue cleaning using a toothbrush.
| Purpose | Gender | To remove tongue stain | To remove tongue coating | To manage halitosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Male | 95 (64.6) | 54 (36.7) | 64 (43.5) | |
| Female | 251 (65.0) | 138 (35.8) | 176 (45.6) | |
| Total (%) | 346 (64.9) | 192 (36.0) | 240 (45.0) |
