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Dental hygiene

Dental care is a vital part of personal hygiene. You just cannot afford to neglect it. All it needs is regular care and caution. Halitosis or bad breath can be embarrassing and could cause social and psychological problems. It can even affect marriages. Remember, lack of dental hygiene will not only wreck your personal life, but it could also tell on your health too. Bacteria that live on teeth and gums are the prime cause of bad breath. We need to take extra care and make sure that these bacteria are eliminated regularly and effectively. Here are a few simple but effective ways to keep your breath clean and fresh. Brush your teeth well. Ideally, it takes two to three minutes to brush your teeth well. But most people seem to finish brushing their teeth in less than a minute. That won't be too effective. Drink plenty of water. Bad breath is accentuated by the dryness of the mouth. It helps bacteria flourish. Drinking a lot of water not only helps wash away leftover food pa