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We
all want the confidence that comes with knowing that your breath is fresh.
Follow these tips and you will be at least half way there. If
you would like more advice on fresh breath then why not make an
appointment with one of our dentists. We can offer advice and suggestions
which will be tailored to you personally.
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1.
Daily brushing + flossing of all teeth - see our 4
point plan for prevention
2.
Mouthwashes - take advice from the team as to the most appropriate one or
visit our resources section
3.
Regular dental check ups - untreated tooth decay and gum disease both cause
halitosis.
4.
Drink plenty of water throughout he day- dehydration can cause halitosis
particularly from heat in the workplace, stress or jobs where you have to
talk a lot.
5.
Cut down on coffee and Alcohol, turn the radiator down, if you have to
talk a lot take regular sips of water in between and tell your boss that
you need to do less work on your dentist’s advice (well it’s worth a
try anyway).
6.
Use a tongue scraper once per day- you need to really go for the furry
bits at the back of your tongue to be effective with this.
7.
A Heath Robinson tongue scraper comes in the form of a bent spoon just
make sure your work colleagues don't go making tea with it later!
(yuk!) Alternatively specifically designed tongue scrapers are
available. Remember this tip is only applicable to adults or children with
direct parental supervision
8.
Avoid alcohol based mouthwashes and breath freshening sprays, although
they make your mouth feel fresh at the time they will actually just dry
your mouth more after an hour or so. They do not treat the problem only
mask it temporarily.
9.
If you have persistent bad breath that does not respond to the tips here
seek professional advice from the dentist, hygienist or your doctor.
10.
See your dentist and hygienist regularly to allow early detection of
problem that might can cause halitosis or bad breath.
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