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Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss your teeth every day.
Food particles can get trapped between your teeth, leading to unpleasant
smells.
Visit the dentist regularly. Bad breath can be a sign of gum disease, which can
be a serious problem. There is evidence that gum disease may be linked to
heart disease and other health problems.
Stop smoking. Using tobacco makes your breath, clothes and hair smell! Smokers
are much more prone to gum disease and oral cancer.
Steer clear of onions and garlic. However well you clean your teeth the smell of
strong food comes through on your breath.
Visit your doctor. If your dentist says your mouth is healthy and you still get
bad breath it can be a symptom of other illness. Chest, nose and throat
infections, bronchitis, diabetes or liver disease are disorders that can
cause halitosis.
Chew sugar free chewing gum. This is only a temporary solution to the
problem of bad breath and you should still seek dental advice. Chewing
sugar free gum also helps increase the flow of saliva which protects the
teeth from decay.
Breathe through your nose. Almost everyone has had bad breath in the morning
because they breathe through their mouth when they are asleep. If you have
a blocked nose through a cold or sinusitis ask your pharmacist for
something to clear it.
Cut down on alcohol and coffee. They are dehydrating and can give you a dry
mouth leading to bad breath. But don’t increase your fizzy drink intake
because sugar in these can lead to tooth decay resulting in more bad
breath!
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