Tips for bad breath
Posted: 11 Feb 2016, 11:40Have regular check-ups. Dr Druian explains that dentists will determine whether bad breath is caused by gum disease. If that’s the case he suggests “simple non-surgical treatments such as scaling and root planing (to remove the bacteria and plaque build-up beneath the gum line), or laser gum treatment.”
Replace your toothbrush every four months
Cut down on sugar, which stimulates oral bacteria
Eat vitamin-C rich fruit and vegetables (these include tomatoes, oranges and mangoes) as the vitamin creates an unwelcome environment for bad bacteria
Much on raw, crunchy produce such as carrots and apples to remove trapped food from the teeth and increase saliva production
According to a small Japanese study, a daily serving of sugar-free probiotic yoghurt has shown to reduce levels of bad bacteria in the mouth
Alternatively, an everyday probiotic can replace bad bacteria in your gut or mouth with the good stuff, aiding the elimination of offensive odours
Nibble on fresh parsley and fennel seeds, sip on ginger tea, or rinse out your mouth with a solution of warm water and thyme oil
Try the ancient Ayurvedic method of oil pulling, which involves swishing oil around the mouth to draw toxins out of the body. Visit Apa.uk.com to find a practitioner
Stop smoking, or use smokers’ mouth freshening products
See your doctor if you suspect your medication or an illness is to blame.
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Replace your toothbrush every four months
Cut down on sugar, which stimulates oral bacteria
Eat vitamin-C rich fruit and vegetables (these include tomatoes, oranges and mangoes) as the vitamin creates an unwelcome environment for bad bacteria
Much on raw, crunchy produce such as carrots and apples to remove trapped food from the teeth and increase saliva production
According to a small Japanese study, a daily serving of sugar-free probiotic yoghurt has shown to reduce levels of bad bacteria in the mouth
Alternatively, an everyday probiotic can replace bad bacteria in your gut or mouth with the good stuff, aiding the elimination of offensive odours
Nibble on fresh parsley and fennel seeds, sip on ginger tea, or rinse out your mouth with a solution of warm water and thyme oil
Try the ancient Ayurvedic method of oil pulling, which involves swishing oil around the mouth to draw toxins out of the body. Visit Apa.uk.com to find a practitioner
Stop smoking, or use smokers’ mouth freshening products
See your doctor if you suspect your medication or an illness is to blame.
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical ... UK_NL_FO35