A tongue cleaner comprises a base and a plurality of projections outwardly extending therefrom and including at least first projections and second projections. At least some of the projections have a first end attached to the base, a second free end opposite to the first end, and include an elongated stem and a head at the second end. The head has at least one cantilevered portion outwardly extending from the stem and having a bottom surface generally facing the base. A substantial portion of the bottom surface of the individual first projection is inclined away from the stem； and a substantial portion of the bottom surface of the individual second projection is inclined towards the stem.
