Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Dental Care To Avoid Bad Breath


Bad breath can be a sign of health problems but sometimes it is only a problem of careless oral routine. The very basic key to avoid your mouth from bad breath is to learn the basics on how to keep your mouth oral cavity clean and free from bacteria.
The most important step to that is probably to brush your teeth properly. Brushing your teeth twice a day can actually save you from several unfortunate experiences. It helps eliminating all the food residues even from the hidden spots. Don’t forget brushing your tongue as well while performing the tooth-brushing routine. Tongue is the chief collector of all the bacteria that enter your mouth. Gargle for a few minutes with cold water to get rid of all the harmful factors. Simply let the liquid wash off all the residues collected on your tongue. Some specialists advise you to wait for at least 30 minutes after washing your teeth before starting a meal, so the wash can take effect to your mouth.
Drinking water is advised not only to wash your teeth from food residues, but because it will also ensure the proper detoxifying as it will also refresh your throat and stomach. Both throat and stomach also have a crucial role in the battle against bad breath.

Peppermint shall also be a great remedy for bad breath; it can help cleaning your oral cavity and provide the necessary treatment to the area in order to stay healthy and more resistant to bacteria.
 Therefore, pour a few drops of peppermint liquid in your toothbrush and brush your teeth thoroughly.

Mouthwash is also necessary to help maintaining your breath. Rinsing your mouth with mouthwash liquid can keep your teeth and mouth free from any inflammation and contamination. You can also make your own mouthwash with the mixture or baking soda and peppermint oil, or vodka and lemon. You can find several information regarding this homemade mouthwash recipes over the internet or books regarding dental care.
The easiest way to avoid bad breathe is actually to increase your water intake and rinsing off your mouth immediately after consuming foods with sharp smells. Leaving those food for a longer period in your mouth can make the residues generate bad smell, so you need to rinse them off right away.