How to avoid bad breadth
Maintain good oral health, this is essential for reducing bad breath.
Brush you teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque, brush your tongue too.
Once a day, use floss or an inter-dental cleaner to clean between teeth.
Use an antiseptic mouthwash at least once a day, especially before bedtime to kill bacteria that may be in your mouth.
Go for regular checkups to your dentist to detect any problems such as periodontal (gum) disease, a dry mouth or other disorders that may cause halitosis.
Visit an oral hygienist regularly
Use a tongue cleaner and clean right to the back of the tongue.
Drink plenty of fluids and avoid too much coffee.
Clean your mouth after eating dairy products, garlic, onions, spicy foods, fish and meat. Chew on some parsley after eating these foods.
Chew sugar-free gum, especially if your mouth feels dry to increase the flow of saliva.
Eat less meat.
Eat fresh and fibrous vegetables.
Other general tips
Quit smoking. Smoking predisposes you to gum disease.
Eat a well balanced healthy diet and reduce the amount of sugary foods and drinks. Bacteria thrive on sugar in your mouth and turn it into acids which contribute to tooth decay.
Limit alcohol intake. Alcoholic beverages often cause bad breath.
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