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Notice Your Breath Isn't So Good!

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Bad Breath Remedies

Chew sugarless gum or suck on sugarless lozenges to increase the flow of saliva.
If your mouth is dry, drink plenty of water. Avoid breath mints and mouthwashes that contain alcohol.
Instead of helping, they can make things worse. They only temporarily cover the smell and tend to dry the mouth.

Snacking on vegetables such as raw celery or carrots can keep plaque from forming.

A few drops of peppermint or tea tree oil can be applied to the tongue or toothbrush will help to freshen your breath.

Baking soda has a long history of being used to maintain good oral health and for fighting bad breath.

A mixture of half hydrogen peroxide and half water can be swished around in the mouth and used as a mouthwash. Hydrogen peroxide can kill many of the bacteria that can cause bad breath.

Most bad breath comes from something in the mouth. Food sticks between your teeth, and around the gum and on your tongue. If you avoid brushing and flossing your teeth everyday, this food can be the source of bad breath. The food acts as 'food' for the bacteria helps them to grow in your mouth. The bacteria and their bacteria by-products causes gum disease, or gingivitis. Gingivitis also causes bad breath.

It is imperative to maintain regular check ups to help prevent the dental disease that accompanies bad breath. Please call our office at 561-394-9000 to arrange for an appointment to have a comprehensive examination.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.