It is natural for people to have morning breath. Who does not? But we do not want people to think that we always have "morning breath," right? After brushing, we want to maintain that fresh, minty breath, but oftentimes we cannot. We wonder why others can. We must be doing something wrong. Here are some pointers in maintaining the freshness of your breath.
1. Drink lots of water.
A dry mouth emits foul odor. Drinking now and then would prevent this. You could also take in candy to stimulate the salivary gland to produce saliva leaving the mouth moist. Fruit juice could take the place of water. Water; however, is the best liquid because it cleanses also the system of waste products.
2. Brush every after meal.
The standard method is to brush twice a day, but brushing after every meal would ensure that there are no food remnants left inside crevices. Brush the molars gently with circular strokes and up and down strokes at the front teeth. Bacteria thrive on bits of food left inside teeth crevices.
3. Do not eat spicy foods and condiments.
Spicy foods like pepper, ginger, onions, could dry up the mouth that can lead to halitosis.
4. Do not smoke.
One of the main causes of bad breath is smoking. The odor of cigarette causes bad breath.
5. Do not drink alcohol.
Alcohol breath is never pleasant. The odor is sickeningly "fruitish." Who would like to smell that kind of breath?
6. Gargle with soda water.
Soda powder dissolved in water and gargled is a good odor remover. If you cannot avoid drinking alcohol and smoking, then gargle with soda water afterwards.
7. Floss at least once a day
Food remnants found in between the teeth are not all removed by brushing. Flossing will eliminate all these tiny bits of food. When these are not removed, bacteria would proliferate and would cause halitosis.
8. Select the correct toothpaste
Your mouth and teeth should not "reject" it. Even if it is alleged to be the best in town, if it does not suit you, then find another. Your toothpaste should not make your mouth dryer.
9. Drink calcium-containing drinks.
Dairy product like milk is one good source of calcium. Other sources of calcium are cereals, tuna, and salmon. Citrus fruits would also provide vitamin C for the gums.
10. Visit your dentist regularly
"Prevention is better than cure, "as the cliche goes. To avoid decay, cap tooth. Have that tooth cured before the hole becomes bigger. An infected tooth is a good haven for bacteria.
You should remember that what you are trying to prevent is the accumulation of bacteria, which would cause bad breath.
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