I have bad breath

Question:

I am suffering from bad breath for long time. Please give me suggestions.  Thank.

Answer:

Bad breath can come from many sources.  For starters, it comes from poor oral hygiene.  If you fail to brush after each meal and floss at least once a day, bacteria will begin to accumulate in your mouth, especially in those hard to reach areas.  This can include between the teeth or even on the back of the tongue.  Bacteria give off by-products that leave a stench.  Therefore the more bacteria you have in your mouth, the higher of a chance for bad breath.

Another reason could stem from your diet.  If you have a diet that’s low in carbohydrates, you are more likely to have bad breath.  Having a balanced diet that contains plenty of water is essential to great breath.

Some cures to bad breath include

• Occasionally chewing on sugar-free gum, that preferably contains Xylitol (see our article here), throughout the day
• Occasionally consuming sugar free mints throughout the day to stimulate salivary flow, thus cleansing the mouth of bacteria
• Maintaining good oral health (see our articles on Brushing and Flossing)
• Be sure to clean the tongue daily, with either a tongue scraper or the bristles of your toothbrush.

Hope these tips help out and good luck,

SaveMySmile Team