4 Dentist-Recommended Tips for Avoiding Bad Breath
When bacteria builds up inside your mouth and on your tongue, it can lead to stale-smelling breath. If you want to avoid having bad breath while you’re out and about this summer, check out these helpful dentist-recommended tips to keep your mouth feeling and smelling fresh and clean!
Rinse with an alcohol-free mouthwash.
Swishing with mouthwash daily is a simple and effective way to kill bad-breath bacteria and leave your breath smelling fresher. Choosing an alcohol-free product will eliminate the harsh burning feeling that’s associated with alcohol. For best results, try making this part of your everyday brushing routine.
Floss your teeth and tongue.
You know the drill - flossing helps to prevent plaque buildup between your teeth and keeps your gums healthy. But did you know that regular flossing will also help ward off bad breath germs? You should also brush your tongue or consider using a tongue scraper to remove buildup from food, dead skin, and bacteria.
Stay hydrated.
There are endless health benefits associated with drinking enough water, especially as the weather warms up in Northeast Ohio and we spend more time being active. One of those benefits is - you guessed it - better breath! A dry mouth is a contributor to bad breath, so sipping on water or sugar-free, non-carbonated drinks throughout the day will help wash away food particles, facilitate saliva production, and keep odor under control.
Use sugar-free lozenges or gum.
Need a quick way to freshen up in the middle of the day? Reach for a stick of your favorite sugar-free gum or lozenge. This is another way to increase moisture and saliva in your mouth, keeping bad breath at bay.
For more information about keeping your mouth clean and healthy, check out these preventive care tips!
