Prevent Bad Breath
We've all seen those movies where the lovers wake up in the morning and the first thing they do is kiss. Is this some kind of bad joke? Seriously, bad breath is a problem for everyone... repeat everyone... especially in the morning! And it's not just something that happens in the morning, either. It's something we all potentially face all day, and boy, can it put a damper on a great moment. In fact, in a recent survey, participants were presented with a number of situations when meeting others for the first time. And you know what the number one reason was that they gave for not liking the other person? You guessed it... bad breath. Routine dental care is important for keeping teeth clean, healthy, white, and yes, for keeping breath fresh. But sometimes routine dental care isn't enough for staving off bad breath, especially as the day wears on and we eat and breathe in toxins we may not even realize our breath is coming into contact with. Additionally, there are a number of reasons why some folks battle chronic bad breath, regardless of how good their dental care routine may be. Here are some tips for preventing bad breath from dental experts that will help you keep bad breath at bay on a regular basis.
Routine dental care
The most important thing you can do to prevent bad breath. For most folks, bad breath can be avoided simply by observing a good daily oral hygiene routine. Naturally, the first and arguably most important thing you can do to keep bad breath away is to brush your teeth at least twice a day. Another important step in good dental care is flossing. If you're not already doing this, then you're leaving food particles in your teeth that are aiding in bacteria buildup, and that alone is causing bad breath, guaranteed. Floss your teeth at least once every day in order to dislodge stubborn food particles from between teeth. For added protection against bad breath, use a tongue cleaner that is designed specifically to rid the mouth of nasty bacteria that lead to halitosis. Additionally, for chronic bad breath, consider using an antiseptic mouthwash for added protection. And, of course, bi-annual dental visits are vital to keep on top of mouth changes that could be causing bad breath.
Proper hydration
Dry mouth is getting to be a serious problem in our country, especially as more folks are on daily medications. Many medications can cause dry mouth, and that's a problem because saliva is vital to the mouth in order to wash away bacteria that lead to bad breath. Everyone needs to drink plenty of water in order to replenish saliva that can help clean away bacteria from inside the mouth. But if you're someone who suffers from dry mouth, be sure to keep sugarless mints or gum on hand for all those times you're unable to drink water, as these help to replenish saliva that helps to wash away bad bacteria.
Well-balanced diet
Lack of nutrition causes gastrointestinal problems, and those stomach problems are one of the major culprits of halitosis. If you're someone who has stomach problems, after speaking to your doctor about your diet, try to include raw, crunchy vegetables every day in your diet, as these are natural teeth cleaners that also help to wash away bacteria. Reach for vegetables and fruits that have a high water content, as that water will, again, wash away nasty bacteria that causes halitosis.
Tobacco and caffeine
Tobacco products are at the top of the list for causes of bad breath. So, too, can caffeine products such as coffee and even tea lead to halitosis. The reason? These products cause stains on the teeth that are actually bacteria building up, and that bacteria buildup is what causes bad breath. If you're a smoker or a coffee drinker, consider limiting or avoiding these altogether, especially if you're somebody who suffers from chronic halitosis.
Okay, so you might not be as lucky as those fictional people in movies who can wake up and have fresh breath after sleeping for eight hours. But, if you incorporate one or two of the above tips into your routine dental care, you'll likely find that your bad breath is more of a distant memory than a daily problem. And if you're someone who suffers from chronic bad breath, you may need to incorporate more than one or two of these tips into your routine in order to keep that halitosis away, but you'll be glad you did. For more information on how to prevent bad breath, talk to your dentist at your next bi-annual checkup.
Routine dental care
The most important thing you can do to prevent bad breath. For most folks, bad breath can be avoided simply by observing a good daily oral hygiene routine. Naturally, the first and arguably most important thing you can do to keep bad breath away is to brush your teeth at least twice a day. Another important step in good dental care is flossing. If you're not already doing this, then you're leaving food particles in your teeth that are aiding in bacteria buildup, and that alone is causing bad breath, guaranteed. Floss your teeth at least once every day in order to dislodge stubborn food particles from between teeth. For added protection against bad breath, use a tongue cleaner that is designed specifically to rid the mouth of nasty bacteria that lead to halitosis. Additionally, for chronic bad breath, consider using an antiseptic mouthwash for added protection. And, of course, bi-annual dental visits are vital to keep on top of mouth changes that could be causing bad breath.
Proper hydration
Dry mouth is getting to be a serious problem in our country, especially as more folks are on daily medications. Many medications can cause dry mouth, and that's a problem because saliva is vital to the mouth in order to wash away bacteria that lead to bad breath. Everyone needs to drink plenty of water in order to replenish saliva that can help clean away bacteria from inside the mouth. But if you're someone who suffers from dry mouth, be sure to keep sugarless mints or gum on hand for all those times you're unable to drink water, as these help to replenish saliva that helps to wash away bad bacteria.
Well-balanced diet
Lack of nutrition causes gastrointestinal problems, and those stomach problems are one of the major culprits of halitosis. If you're someone who has stomach problems, after speaking to your doctor about your diet, try to include raw, crunchy vegetables every day in your diet, as these are natural teeth cleaners that also help to wash away bacteria. Reach for vegetables and fruits that have a high water content, as that water will, again, wash away nasty bacteria that causes halitosis.
Tobacco and caffeine
Tobacco products are at the top of the list for causes of bad breath. So, too, can caffeine products such as coffee and even tea lead to halitosis. The reason? These products cause stains on the teeth that are actually bacteria building up, and that bacteria buildup is what causes bad breath. If you're a smoker or a coffee drinker, consider limiting or avoiding these altogether, especially if you're somebody who suffers from chronic halitosis.
Okay, so you might not be as lucky as those fictional people in movies who can wake up and have fresh breath after sleeping for eight hours. But, if you incorporate one or two of the above tips into your routine dental care, you'll likely find that your bad breath is more of a distant memory than a daily problem. And if you're someone who suffers from chronic bad breath, you may need to incorporate more than one or two of these tips into your routine in order to keep that halitosis away, but you'll be glad you did. For more information on how to prevent bad breath, talk to your dentist at your next bi-annual checkup.