Halitosis Management Tips
Practice good oral hygiene
It can’t be stressed hard enough. You need to brush your teeth immediately after meals. If you don’t, plaque and tartar may build-up along your gum lines, on the front and back of your teeth.
In addition, when you brush your teeth, don’t forget to brush your tongue too as your tongue harbors bacteria. Brushing it can reduce any foul odors. Keep in mind that to sufficiently clean all the surfaces of your teeth, you should brush for at least two minutes, as opposed to 30 or 45 seconds that most people spend in the washroom.
Floss regularly
Aside from brushing your teeth and your tongue, it is also important to floss regularly at least once a day to remove the food particles and plaque in between your teeth. This helps control bad breath.
Clean dentures or retainers in your mouth thoroughly
If you wear dentures or dental retainers, brush and clean them thoroughly each day. Remove them before you go to bed and clean to eliminate the bacterial buildup from drinks and food. You can even ask your dentist for the best cleaning products for your dentures or retainers.
Avoid dry mouth
Bad breath is a symptom of dry mouth or the lack of saliva. To always keep your mouth moist, aside from drinking any glasses of water, you should avoid beverages that contribute to dry mouth such as sodas, coffee, or soft drinks.
Avoid tobacco too. Another halitosis management tip to stimulate saliva in your mouth: chew gum or suck on candy (sugarless preferred). If you have chronic dry mouth, your dentist can prescribe an oral medication that can manage saliva.
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