About TongueVǎge
A new category in oral hygiene
TongueVǎge™ is a novel hand-held oral care device designed to irrigate, loosen, and simultaneously vacuum away odor-causing biofilm, bacteria, food particles, and debris from the surface of the tongue.
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What it does
Irrigation and evacuation in a single step
TongueVǎge™ combines the cleansing principles of oral irrigation with targeted suction technology, addressing one of the most overlooked sources of chronic bad breath and oral contamination — the tongue dorsum.
Unlike traditional tongue scrapers, mouth rinses, sprays, or mints, TongueVǎge™ provides active irrigation and evacuation in a single step. A controlled stream of water or medicated solution penetrates the tongue's papillae and fissures to loosen accumulated biofilm and debris, while a dedicated suction channel immediately removes the dislodged material into a sealed collection chamber.
This process helps reduce bacterial load, improve oral cleanliness, and promote fresher breath — offering users a professional-level tongue cleansing experience in the comfort of their own home.
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Engineering
Built for the job
Removable angled cannula
A proprietary boomerang-shaped treatment tip engineered to reach the full surface of the tongue dorsum, including the posterior regions where biofilm accumulates most densely.
Dual-reservoir system
Separate clean-water and waste reservoirs keep fresh solution and collected debris completely isolated — ensuring a hygienic, contamination-free experience every time.
Active suction channel
A dedicated suction pathway removes dislodged biofilm and debris into a sealed collection chamber immediately upon loosening — rather than leaving it to redistribute in the mouth.
Rechargeable USB-C power
A built-in rechargeable battery with USB-C charging delivers consistent performance and eliminates the inconvenience of disposable batteries.
Easy-clean components
All contact surfaces are designed for straightforward disassembly and cleaning, encouraging the regular maintenance that makes consistent use sustainable.
Ergonomic home-use design
The compact, contoured form factor is sized for one-handed use and designed to make professional-grade tongue cleansing a practical part of any daily routine.
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Intellectual Property
Patent Pending
TongueVǎge™ is protected by a pending U.S. patent application covering its novel combination of oral irrigation and simultaneous suction evacuation — the core mechanism that distinguishes it from every existing tongue-cleaning product on the market.
Patent Pending status is a formal legal designation issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) upon acceptance of a patent application for examination. It signals that the invention has been disclosed to the USPTO and that the applicant holds priority rights from the filing date — meaning no other party may legally claim the same invention for the period the application is under review.
For TongueVǎge™, this protection is strategically significant. It establishes a defensible IP position at the earliest stage of commercialization, deters competitors from replicating the device's proprietary mechanism, and strengthens the company's valuation and negotiating posture with potential partners, licensees, and acquirers. A granted patent would extend that protection for up to 20 years from the filing date.
The inventor
Efrain Arroyave, MD
Physician, Inventor & Entrepreneur
TongueVǎge™ was invented by Efrain Arroyave, MD, a physician and entrepreneur with a longstanding interest in preventive healthcare and innovative consumer medical technologies.
Drawing inspiration from the success of irrigation systems used in nasal and dental hygiene, Dr. Arroyave recognized an unmet need for a device specifically engineered to address tongue-associated oral biofilm and bad breath.
His vision was to create a practical, easy-to-use product capable of delivering professional-grade tongue cleansing to millions of consumers seeking a more effective solution for oral freshness and hygiene. TongueVǎge™ reflects that vision — introducing a unique approach to mechanical tongue cleaning with the potential to establish an entirely new category within the oral care market.
Comparable Device
TongueVǎge™ owns the tongue
Naväge™ is a premium handheld device focused on nasal and sinus health using simultaneous irrigation and suction — making it an excellent comparable to TongueVǎge™ and proof that consumers will pay for clinical-grade home suction devices.
5M+
Naväge™ devices sold worldwide (2025)
$100–$120
Naväge™ starter system retail price
Same
Core mechanism: simultaneous irrigation + suction
New
TongueVǎge™ applies the model to the tongue — an untapped surface
The comparable
Naväge™: 5 million devices sold worldwide
Naväge™ is a premium handheld device that uses simultaneous irrigation and suction to cleanse the nasal passages and sinuses. It occupies the same "clinical-grade home health" positioning that TongueVǎge™ targets for oral care.
In 2025, Naväge™ reported more than 5 million devices sold worldwide — demonstrating that a physician-adjacent, suction-based home health device can achieve meaningful consumer adoption at a premium price point.
Naväge™ starter systems typically retail around $100–$120. This establishes a clear consumer willingness-to-pay benchmark for a device that combines irrigation and suction in a single handheld form factor.
Side by side
Same mechanism. Different anatomy. Bigger market.
The strategic insight
Naväge™ already did the hard work
Naväge™ has educated millions of consumers that irrigation and suction can be a desirable, effective, and premium home-health solution. TongueVǎge™ inherits that consumer education — and applies the same proven mechanism to the tongue, the most bacteria-dense surface in the mouth and the root cause of 90% of bad breath.