Suffer From Morning Breath?
Do you wake in the morning with breath so bad the first words out of your partners mouth is ‘go away?’ Well, you’re not alone. And there are many steps you can take to help reduce the risk of divorce due to bad breath.
The truth is, most breath odor comes from food particles stuck between the teeth and makes your mouth a breeding ground for bacteria that causes bad breath. Not to worry, Dentists in Nottingham have come up with a list of recommendations that will help do away with this burden. And surprisingly enough, they’re not that tough to follow. Here are just a few ways to control morning breath starting with the most obvious first:
Brush, brush, brush and floss your teeth thoroughly after every meal to remove food particles from the mouth. And while you’re in there, brush your tongue and gums as well.
Chew sugarless gum or suck on a sugar-free lozenge to help restore the flow of saliva. Yes, a dry mouth can help cause bad breath.
Drink lots of water and swoosh it around in your mouth to help loosen the food particles bacteria feast on.
Avoid mouthwashes and breath mints that contain alcohol. This can dry the mouth giving bacteria the climate they so much desire.
Snacking on vegetables such as carrot sticks or celery helps keep the amount of plaque buildup on your teeth.
Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages. Such drinks tend to dry the mouth.
If you’ve got a big date, avoid eating foods like garlic or onions or your first date may be your last!
Don’t smoke. Tar and nicotine build up on the teeth, cheeks and tongue and can leave your mouth dry. Not to mention they stain your teeth.
Leafy green vegetables like parsley contain chlorophyll, which is a natural breath freshener.
Use a mixture of 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% water as a mouthwash. It may not sound too good, but hydrogen peroxide kills a lot of the bacteria, which causes bad breath.
So do yourself and your significant other a favor by following some of these rules. They still may wake in the morning and say, ‘go away,’ but it won’t be because of your bad breath.
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