2006-08-21 09:34:29 · 15 answers · asked by gentle whisper 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
If you’re concerned about bad breath, see your dentist. He or she can help identify the cause and, if it’s due to an oral condition, develop a treatment plan to help eliminate it.
What you eat affects the air you exhale. Certain foods, such as garlic and onions, contribute to objectionable breath odor. Once the food is absorbed into the bloodstream, it is transferred to the lungs, where it is expelled. Brushing, flossing and mouthwash will only mask the odor temporarily. Odors continue until the body eliminates the food. Dieters may develop unpleasant breath from infrequent eating.
If you don't brush and floss daily, particles of food remain in the mouth, collecting bacteria, which can cause bad breath. Food that collects between the teeth, on the tongue and around the gums can rot, leaving an unpleasant odor.
Bad breath can also be caused by dry mouth (xerostomia), which occurs when the flow of saliva decreases. Saliva is necessary to cleanse the mouth and remove particles that may cause odor. Dry mouth may be caused by various medications, salivary gland problems or continuously breathing through the mouth. If you suffer from dry mouth, your dentist may prescribe anartificial saliva, or suggest using sugarless candy and increasing your fluid intake.
Tobacco products cause bad breath. If you use tobacco, ask your dentist for tips on kicking the habit.
Bad breath may be the sign of a medical disorder, such as a local infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver or kidney ailment. If your dentist determines that your mouth is healthy, you may be referred to your family doctor or a specialist to determine the cause of bad breath.
Maintaining good oral health is essential to reducing bad breath. Schedule regular dental visits for a professional cleaning and checkup. If you think you have constant bad breath, keep a log of the foods you eat and make a list of medications you take. Some medications may play a role in creating mouth odors. Let your dentist know if you've had any surgery or illness since your last appointment.
Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque. Brush your tongue, too. Once a day, use floss or an interdental cleaner to clean between teeth.
Mouthwashes are generally cosmetic and do not have a long-lasting effect on bad breath. If you must constantly use a breath freshener to hide unpleasant mouth odor, see your dentist. If you need extra help in controlling plaque, your dentist may recommend using a special antimicrobial mouth rinse. A fluoride mouth rinse, used along with brushing and flossing, can help prevent tooth decay.
2006-08-21 09:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from the obvious, brushing. Make sure you brush very well on both sides of your teeth with a flouride tooth paste that is minty or cinnamonny not fruity or bubble gummy.
Softly brush your gums and tongue. Floss every day and use mouth wash.
After lunch...sugar free gum
Mmmmmminty fresh!
2006-08-21 17:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by Rackjack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Floss after EVERY meal, and brush your tongue. Also gum is good. It keeps your salivary glands producing to keep your mouth flushed , which helps to eliminate some of the odor/bacteria
2006-08-21 16:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by Naomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. CLEAN YOUR TONGUE
2. BRUSH YOUR TEETH
3. FLOSS
4. DONT CHEW GUM OR EAT ANYTHING SWEET CUZ THE SUGAR CAUSES STINK
5. DRINK WATER
However, I have found that just keeping your mouth closed at all times works well too.
2006-08-21 17:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by Shoulder Pad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brush your teeth for 2 minutes at a time, at LEAST twice a day making sure to scrub all the ick off your tounge, floss, and chew sugar free gum like orbit in the meantime
2006-08-21 16:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep breath mints, gum or brush and floss after each meal.
2006-08-21 16:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by kitcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mouthwash, then brush your teeth, andmake sure you chew gum every second of the day and it has to be minty gum. change it every time the flavor or mint runs off
2006-08-21 16:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by essence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush your teeth
use mouthwash
use those listerine strips
use gum
brush your teeth after meals
brush your teeth at night
FLOSS!
2006-08-21 17:00:59 · answer #8 · answered by flygrrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush your teeth. use mouth wash.. floss, use breath mints or gum ( winterfresh) it gives your ice cool breath. lol
2006-08-21 16:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by ♥QT♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush your teeth regularly; carry listerine breathe strips; and see your Dr.s regularly.
2006-08-21 16:43:19 · answer #10 · answered by ead824 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋