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Brushing your teeth existed in the American society since time immemorial. Flossing came about more recently, but definitely before I was born. So I remember being told to brush and floss ever since I got my baby teeth. It became as much a part of my daily bathroom routine as SS&S, as it should be (well, the "shave" part started when I was about 15).
But I don't remember hearing that I need to brush my tongue until well into my adulthood. I also don't recall toothbrushes having a slightly rough surface on the back of the actual brush. Today, almost all toothbrushes, except the cheap dollar-store ones, have a tongue-brushing surface on the back.
When did this come about? Can anyone pinpoint a specific year tongue-brushing went mainstream?
I think I first read about it back in the 1970s in a Yoga book. I've never done it though. Brushing teeth was done back in caveman days using twigs to clean their teeth.
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