9 tips for fresh breath

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Currently, about 80 million people suffer from bad breath, the disease not only affects the quality of life but also makes the patient lose confidence in communication. Keeping your breath fresh and your teeth and gums healthy is not too difficult. You can try applying the following 9 simple tips to both deodorize your breath and keep your oral cavity fresh and clean.

1. Brush and floss your teeth more often

The accumulated, sticky plaque on the teeth is the home of anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath. In addition, the food particles between the teeth also cause bad breath.
The advice is to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day. If you're concerned about bad breath, do both steps more often. However, too much of anything is not good. Similarly, if you brush too hard, it can wear down your teeth, making them more susceptible to decay. In addition, you should replace your toothbrush every 2-3 months, to avoid creating conditions for odor-causing bacteria to reside. In people who are not having fresh breath, they should only use the brush for up to 2 months, then replace it with a new one even though it is still in good use.

2. Gargle

Using mouthwash to clean the oral cavity daily will help prevent bad breath at its root. In addition to helping to freshen and freshen breath, mouthwash also promotes oral health by eliminating bacteria.
Note, should choose a mouthwash capable of killing bacteria that cause bad breath, not merely deodorizing the breath. On the other hand, alcohol-based mouthwash is the cause of dry mouth, you should not use it long-term. You need to patiently check the ingredients before you buy and make sure you don't choose one that contains a lot of alcohol.
If you feel insecure, you can make your own mouthwash using baking soda, with a cup of warm water and a few drops of peppermint essential oil. The fresh mint flavor is the favorite choice of many people, while the oxygen-added mouthwash will penetrate the oral cavity, kill bacteria, and reduce odors.

You can also improve bad breath by drinking or rinsing your mouth with plain water after eating. This will contribute to the removal of food particles trapped in the teeth. In addition, you can also deodorize your breath by rinsing with salt water. This is a very effective and benign bactericide for the oral cavity.

3. Shaving tongue

More than 80% of bacteria are on the tongue. The coating that forms on the tongue is an ideal environment for odor-producing bacteria. To remove plaque, gently brush your tongue with a brush. According to one statistic, adding the step of cleaning the tongue after each brushing will help to deodorize breath 70% more effectively.
If a regular toothbrush is not suitable, try a specialized tongue scraper. This tool is specially designed to apply uniform pressure on the surface of the tongue. The American Dental Hygienist Association says a tongue scraper removes bacteria, food debris and dead cells from the tongue better than a toothbrush alone.

4. Avoid foods that cause bad breath

Onions and garlic are at the top of the list of odors, even brushing your teeth right after eating can't fix it. According to the American Dental Association, when you eat these foods, odor-causing substances enter the bloodstream and travel to the lungs, where breath is produced.

Therefore, the best way to prevent this is to not eat them, or at least avoid eating onions and garlic before going to work or meeting friends. Instead, eat apples or crunchy foods (celery, carrots, ..). The hard texture can remove food stuck between teeth, thereby eliminating and preventing bacteria that cause bad breath. In addition, to have fresh breath, you need to keep your intestinal tract healthy by adding foods containing many beneficial bacteria, such as yogurt, kimchi, ... Good bacteria will prevail, reducing the amount of bad bacteria. cause bad breath.

5. Quit smoking habit

Besides the risk of cancer, smoking can damage gums, yellow teeth and give you bad breath.
Nicotine replacement therapy can help control cravings. If you need help to quit smoking, make an appointment with your doctor for advice on a quit plan or to prescribe some medication to help quit smoking forever.

6. Chew gum instead of mints after meals

The bacteria in the mouth are very fond of sugar. They use sugar to make acids. This wears down your teeth and causes bad breath. So, an effective way to get rid of bad breath is to chew sugar-free gum.
Singum / chewing gum helps stimulate saliva. This is the natural defense mechanism for the mouth against plaque acids, which cause tooth decay and bad breath.
Moreover, chewing gum also has the effect of removing food residue on the teeth, and antibacterial for the oral cavity with xylitol.

7. Keep your gums healthy

Gum disease is also one of the leading causes of bad breath. The bacteria gather in the inflammatory sacs at the root of the tooth and produce the odor. If you have gum (periodontal) disease, see your dentist for specialist treatment.

8. Moisten the mouth

The amount of saliva helps break down plaque on the teeth, wash away the food of bacteria, causing them to gradually die. You can get cavities and bad breath when you don't produce enough saliva. If your mouth is dry, try some of these helpful tips:
Drink more water during the day Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free hard candy Use a humidifier at night to humidify the air in your home. , bedroom.

9. Doctor's visit

If your bad breath is still not improving despite applying many ways to eliminate bad breath, make an appointment with your doctor. You will be tested to see if such an unpleasant breath odor is related to another medical condition.
Besides the direct cause from the oral cavity, an unusual bad breath smell can also be a warning sign:
Acid reflux Stomach HP bacteria Liver failure, kidney failure Infections, respiratory infections Stress and So, in addition to keeping your teeth white and bright, fresh breath is also very important. In fact, you don't need to spend too much money or time and effort, the ways to deodorize your breath with gum, mouthwash, toothpaste, dental floss... are very simple, but effective. same efficiency.
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Article reference source: Webmd.com