How to Avoid Bad Breath With a Good Oral Hygiene
By Rubeina Sawdoo
Bad breath (halitosis) may be caused by various oral conditions where the sufferer has a very foul breath, sometimes not even aware of. Some of the most common causes of halitosis are bacteria in the mouth, poor oral hygiene, and smoking, among others. To cure bad breath, it is important to know the root cause, which very often will start with a good oral hygiene.
Here are a few tips to stop bad breath with a good oral hygiene:
Brush your teeth regularly.
It may not be necessary to mention this as it is learned as our teeth start growing. But you would not believe how many people forget to brush their teeth at least twice per day and if possible after every meal. As mentioned above bad breath is caused by bacteria in the mouth; if you brush after every meal, the bacteria will not have the time to start their 'work' on your teeth. Also do not forget to clean your tongue as bacteria can get stuck on there too.
Drink a lot.
Water preferably. Keep your mouth wet almost all the time. Know that bacteria grow faster when the mouth is dry.
Floss your teeth.
Bacteria can get in every corner of your mouth and between your teeth is their favorite. Brushing alone does not get rid of food that gets stuck between teeth. Make sure that you keep your dental floss handy. Along with the floss it is a good idea to have a mouth wash.
Bad breath is not funny to live with. If you have tried all the tips above and still have a foul breath, I would suggest you to see your dentist as your problem may be more complicated.
Bad breath (halitosis) may be caused by various oral conditions where the sufferer has a very foul breath, sometimes not even aware of. Some of the most common causes of halitosis are bacteria in the mouth, poor oral hygiene, and smoking, among others. To cure bad breath, it is important to know the root cause, which very often will start with a good oral hygiene.
Here are a few tips to stop bad breath with a good oral hygiene:
Brush your teeth regularly.
It may not be necessary to mention this as it is learned as our teeth start growing. But you would not believe how many people forget to brush their teeth at least twice per day and if possible after every meal. As mentioned above bad breath is caused by bacteria in the mouth; if you brush after every meal, the bacteria will not have the time to start their 'work' on your teeth. Also do not forget to clean your tongue as bacteria can get stuck on there too.
Drink a lot.
Water preferably. Keep your mouth wet almost all the time. Know that bacteria grow faster when the mouth is dry.
Floss your teeth.
Bacteria can get in every corner of your mouth and between your teeth is their favorite. Brushing alone does not get rid of food that gets stuck between teeth. Make sure that you keep your dental floss handy. Along with the floss it is a good idea to have a mouth wash.
Bad breath is not funny to live with. If you have tried all the tips above and still have a foul breath, I would suggest you to see your dentist as your problem may be more complicated.