Romantic date? Job interview? Big business presentation? There is nothing that can kill the mood quite like bad breath. It’s embarrassing and often very noticeable. Sometimes gum can’t even mask the smell. Brushing, flossing and rising with mouthwash will certainly help, there are many other things that you can do to fight bad breath. Because being ready for that kiss or one-on-one with your boss is worth the extra effort.
Over the years, our team of experienced Toronto dental professionals have identified some easy ways to keep your breath fresh.
Battle Bad Breath with a Proper Diet
Did you know that saliva helps rid your mouth if odour-causing bacteria? Many people tend to that gum helps produce saliva. Eating a balanced diet is very important in producing saliva. High fiber foods like vegetables are great choices for helping combat bad breath.
Many different foods provide varied benefits to your oral health. Foods high in vitamin C can help stop the spread of order causing bacteria. It can also help battle odours from foods like onions or the dreaded garlic.
The action: Try planning out your meals to inshore what you are eating isn’t contributing to your bad breath.
Battle Bad Breath With Water
Sounds really simple doesn’t it? Well it is! Water is a pretty dynamic friend of oral health. Aside from all the roles it plays during your regular dental checkups, it can help wash away food particles and bacteria that cause bad breath. It also helps keep your tissues hydrated.
Having a glass of water or cup of green tea also helps rid your mouth and tongue of sulphur compounds, which cause bad breath. They also make that smell linger for longer.
The action: Drink water regularly and be sure have a glass or two after you eat, especially after lunch.
Battling Bad Breath with Gum
No not the Hubba Bubba kind.while gum is a great way to combat bad breath, not all gum is created equal. Try selecting sugar less or sugar-free gum to help manage your bad breath while supporting your oral health goals.
Gum can actually help clean your teeth while simultaneously helping you produce more saliva. As mentioned above, the production of saliva can help combat odour-causing bacteria that contributes to bad breath.
There are also gum options out there that are designed specifically to help improve your oral health.
The action: have a package of sugar-free gum close at hand throughout the day. Whether it’s an impromptu meeting or a lunch date, you can be prepared to address any bad breath that might rear its ugly head.
Combat Bad Breath with the Support of Your Toronto Dental Team
Doing your best and following a strong oral health routine will not only freshen your breath, it will improve the health of your teeth, gums and mouth. Contact us directly to set up an appointment for a cleaning, routine check up, teeth whitening service or to get some more tips on how to improve your oral health today.
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