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Many people associate lousy breath with either food we consume or inadequate oral hygiene. Here are a few simple tips to control bad breath.
Even though the leading cause of foul breath odor comes from food particles trapped in our mouths, bad breath can also be an underlying medical condition of the stomach, lungs, and bloodstream.
What can you do to control bad breath issues:
1) Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth thoroughly after every meal to remove any excess food particles from the mouth.
2) Brush your tongue.
3) Floss your teeth daily to remove any food particles trapped between your teeth and gums.
4) Have regular dental checkups. The dentist can maintain gums and teeth health and check for faulty restorations, overhanging fillings, or loose crowns, which can trap food in the mouth and cause bad breath and dental issues.
5) Chew sugarless gum or even have sugar-free lozenges. Both will help increase the flow of saliva.
6) Drink plenty of water throughout the day
7) Avoid mints and mouthwash that have alcohol since they can make lousy breath problems worse, only temporarily masking bad breath.
8) Caffeine and alcohol can lead to dry mouth, which can cause bad breath.
9) Avoid smoking or chewing. Both will cause bad breath and other health issues.
10) Milk and dairy products can cause many people to have bad breath.
11) Some medicines will cause bad breath; if you have bad breath that is not associated with your diet or oral hygiene and is a constant issue, seek out a doctor to see if there are any other health issues as to why you may have bad breath.