Hello Sky, thanks for the tip. I actually normally use one that is plastic, but it looked as though I was getting my tongue so clean and pink several times a day and I didn't think I needed to use it during the fast, but perhaps I should have. I ate so much processed food for years growing up, that I am not surprised at the amount of stuff constantly coming out of my salivary glands. Glad I broke the fast, I am so happy now! 25 days this time, hopefully more next time, if needed, who knows? Do you fast often? Thanks again for the info, and the same to everyone else who suggested a tongue scraper. What do you all think of a plastic one? Metal better?