6 Effective Ways To Avoid Bad Breath Even After Sleeping

One way to cut out one form of sugar is to replace mints or sugary candy with sugar-free gum and sugar-free candy. Chewing gum will help your mouth to produce more saliva, which is the natural way the body fights plaque acids.

If you have poor dental hygiene, chances are you’ve developed plaque, which is a film of bacteria that covers your teeth. With time, plaque hardens and becomes tartar, which could lead to the formation of pockets or small openings in the area between the teeth and gums where food, bacteria, and dental plaque can collect. This process is called periodontitis and it can lead to bad breath.

Tartar cannot be removed by brushing, so you have to go to the dentist. If you suspect you suffer from periodontitis, you have to treat it as soon as possible or it can become a severe condition that affects your teeth.

While it might seem obvious to many of us, poor dental hygiene remains the main cause of bad breath. Your mouth is full of bacteria that break down food particles, and the combination of the bacteria and decaying food produces a bad smell, which is why brushing and flossing are important.

Experts recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day, after meals, and with fluoride toothpaste, but that will only get rid of 60% of the bacteria in your mouth. That’s why flossing and cleaning your tongue is very important too.
Rinsing and gargling with an alcohol-free mouthwash before going to bed could also help you control the growth of bacteria more efficiently.

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