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5 Tips
to Combat Bad Breath
By John Mancini
Bad breath is a common
problem that many people suffer. Though it is usually attributed
to poor dental hygiene there are other problems that may cause
it. Even brushing your teeth two or three times a day will not
necessarily alleviate the odor that ruminates from your mouth.
The food we eat and the habits we partake in can play a very big
part in bad breath. For instance onion, garlic, tobacco and
alcohol all have a negative effect on the smell of our breath.
As food is digested certain substances from the food stuff are
released into our bloodstream which in turn travels to the
lungs. This means that by eating onions or garlic we are
breathing them in and out all day.
1- Don't just brush your
teeth. Use dental floss to get rid of the bacteria that collects
between your teeth and use a tongue scraper to get right to the
back of the tongue. A special tongue scraper is better than the
back of a special toothbrush because of the ease of use. A
toothbrush is cumbersome in comparison to these items and unless
you give your teeth and mouth the whole works you are unlikely
to get rid of bad breath.
2- Consider changing your
diet. If you regularly eat garlic or onions then your breath is
likely to smell regardless of whether you brush and floss
regularly or not. Eating sweet foods will produce cavities and
other problems where bacteria can hide and rot giving bad
breath.
3- If you have a health
problem that is the cause of your bad breath then you should
consult your doctor and not your dentist. Obviously, your
dentist will be able to tell you if your bad breath is caused by
your mouth or by another problem and is your likely first port
of call.
4- Drinking water is another
good way of combating bad breath. A dry mouth is a veritable
banquet for bacteria as they can become firmly lodged inside
your mouth and wreak absolute havoc.
5- Chewing gum only really
serves to mask the smell of bad breath and not fix it, despite
adverts to the contrary. The sugar in gum causes cavities and
these cavities are like little shelters for bacteria. If you eat
gum with sugar replacements you may find that your body reacts
badly to them and you end up with digestion problems that can
also cause bad breath.
John
Mancini has been writing about Bad Breath online and offline for
a long time. Visit
http://bad-breath-expert.com
or
http://bad-breath-treatments.info
to read more about
matters like bad breath remedies and bad breath home remedies.
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