Dental Comic-Halitosis
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Archive for the ‘Bad Breath’ Category
Beat Your Bad Breath
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
Certain foods, such as garlic, contribute to bad breath.
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Once they are absorbed into the bloodstream, the smell is expelled through the breath, but the odors remain until the body processes the food.
Dry Mouth
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If there is not enough saliva to wash away food particles and bacteria, that can cause an unpleasant smell if the particles build up on the teeth.
Fact: There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Several dozens of those can lead to bad breath.
The best way to improve bad breath is to follow a thorough oral care routine and practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque. Brush your teeth after you eat (keep a toothbrush at work or school to brush after lunch). Don’t forget to brush your tongue, too. Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months. Use floss or an interdental cleaner to remove food particles and plaque between your teeth once a day. Dentures should be removed at night and cleaned thoroughly before being placed in your mouth the next morning.