5 Ways To Get Rid of Bad Breath
Not many things are worse than opening your mouth to speak and immediately realizing that you have bad breath. Yikes! However, this issue is more common than you may think. You’re not alone. Roughly 80 million people also suffer from chronic bad breath, also known as halitosis. While bad breath can be embarrassing, there are many ways that individuals can remedy this common issue. For starters, we’re sharing five tips on how to get rid of bad breath.
1.Brush at Least Twice a Day
By brushing your teeth twice daily, you can remove any plaque build-up or food debris that may be stuck in your mouth, giving you bad breath. When trying to get rid of bad breath, brushing your teeth is especially important before going to bed. This way, you can clean your mouth of any bad-breath bacteria that may breed when you’re sleeping.
2.Brush Your Tongue
Either investing in a tongue scraper or merely using your toothbrush can help fight against bad breath. It is common for the residue to build upon the tongue, getting into the taste buds and tongue folds. When removing the bacteria, food, and dead cells on your tongue, you can certainly start to avoid lousy breath.
3.Use Mouthwash
This tip will help mask the odor of bad breath but not entirely get rid of it. In a quick fix, using mouthwash can take the unpleasant odors away. Another way to quickly mask chronic bad breath can be rinsing your mouth with water and a drop of peppermint essential oil. *Please ensure that you can use the oil internally.*
4.Avoid Certain Foods
Aim to avoid breath-souring foods such as onions and garlic. Even for those who don’t have chronic bad breath, these foods can cause people to run the other way. Did you know that the smelly substances in certain foods can make their way into your bloodstream and into your lungs, where you’ll breathe the odor out? According to the American Dental Association, this odd but interesting fact is true!
5.Make a Dental Appointment
If you follow all of these tips and tricks and still find that you have chronic halitosis, we suggest you see your dental hygienist. Your bad breath may be related to a medical condition. Your dentist will also know if you are keeping good oral hygiene and if you are not, give you hygiene advice. If you have any questions regarding dental health, you can contact Dr. Pollock at Rockwall Oral Surgery. To contact us, please call today at (469) 264-8921 or reach out via email at info@dentalimplantsurgery.com.
