How to Treat and Prevent Bad Breath
Some options out there to treat and prevent bad breath for most people most of the time this is either easily treated or prevented and I want to share with you some of the ways that you can accomplish this I previously made a video about the causes of bad breath and I would encourage you to check that out if you are interested in expanding your knowledge base however to briefly summarize the list includes but is not limited to poor dental hygiene which is the most common cause certain foods smoking dry mouth other dental causes such as cavities or tonsil stones and certain medical conditions like acid reflux and pneumonia are diabetes the first thing you can do is brush and floss your teeth more often poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of bad breath when plaque builds up bacteria growth in your mouth increases dramatically and trapped food can also contribute according to the American Dental Association you should brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day it's also recommended that you do this after meals and first thing in the morning when the overgrowth of bacteria in your mouth is at its peak also make sure to replace your toothbrush regularly at least every 2 or 3 months the next thing you can do is scrape your tongue when brushing your teeth make sure you scrape your tongue as well this can be a source of bacterial overgrowth if ignored if you know this is a problem try buying a scraper made specifically for this purpose as a toothbrush it may not always be adequate certain foods including but not limited to fish cheese onions garlic and other vegetables and spices can definitely contribute to bad breath this can occur because either in small quantities the food in your mouth can be malodorous or they can travel through your bloodstream and when expelled from your lungs it can smell funny as well either way avoid eating them when you know you'll be socializing and/or brush your teeth after you consume them the next is to quit smoking everyone knows smoking is bad for your health and in fact check out this video of 88 reasons why smoking is bad for you one of the more hygienic ones is that it can cause your breath to be quite foul it can also stain your teeth cause gum disease and increase your risk of cancer so quit smoking while you're ahead then next is to use mouthwash regularly mouthwash is an excellent supplement to brushing and flossing they make types at our antibacterial and can really reduce the amount of foul-smelling bacteria in your mouth getting rid of that bacteria can improve your breath in addition to the cents added to the mouthwash alternatively if you don't have any just try swishing some water around which can help in a pinch the next is to remove your dentures at night obviously this only applies if you wear removable dentures make sure you take them out every night make sure to clean them with a denture cleanser before inserting them again in the morning and if you suffer from dry mouth which can be caused by many many things try chewing on sugar-free gum or sucking on sugar-free candies this will help promote saliva production and help fight off those foul-smelling bacteria if nothing else worked try talking to your dentist or primary care doctor about your concerns there are many dental and medical causes of bad breath that may require more than add home remedies the above suggestions do not work my recommendation would be to talk to a professional about other options...
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