Halitosis and Respiratory Issues: What You Need to Know
Foods to Avoid for Fresher Breath
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4. Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash: This mouthwash provides 12-hour protection against germs that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis. It has a refreshing peppermint flavor and leaves your mouth feeling clean and fresh.
If you love garlic, onions, or other pungent foods, you know there’s a tradeoff. You can enjoy your garlicky Alfredo sauce, your French onion soup or a spicy curry now, and expect to experience malodorous breath in the future.
Alcohol is pretty drying, which is why people often feel as if they need to drink a gallon (or two) of water after a night out. The drying effects of alcohol can also contribute to bad breath.
Incorporating these DIY remedies into our daily routine can help us maintain fresh breath and improve our oral health. However, it's important to remember that these remedies should not replace regular oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing. It's also important to address any underlying health issues that may be contributing to bad breath.
Along with bad breath, other symptoms of tonsilloliths are ear pain, swollen tonsils, an accumulation of white-colored debris, as well as trouble swallowing.
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The Importance of Oral Hygiene in Maintaining Fresh Breath
The science behind bad breath: Understanding the causes
There are some things a person can do to eliminate or at least temporarily mask bad breath. Good oral hygiene, such as brushing the teeth and tongue and flossing, keeps the mouth healthy and can often get rid of bad breath, at least in the short term. Mouthwash may temporarily mask bad breath and can help with oral hygiene. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking on sugar-free mints may temporarily mask bad breath odor. For more serious cases of bad breath, dentists can prescribe special toothpaste and mouthwash that can improve the symptoms of bad breath.
In addition to good oral hygiene, there are other steps you can take to prevent bad breath. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day can help prevent dry mouth. Avoiding foods that can cause bad breath, such as garlic and onions, can also help keep your breath fresh. Quitting smoking and tobacco use is another important step in improving oral health and breath.
5. Use a Mouthwash – Many mouthwashes on the market today target bad breath with ingredients like cetyl pyridinium chloride, activated chlorine dioxide, and zinc. The important thing to understand about mouthwash is that you must avoid those containing alcohol. It does not kill bacteria in the mouth, and actually worsens the situation by drying out the mouth.
Antibiotics: Tonsil stone can also be managed by using antibiotics. These tablets lower the count of bacteria, which helps in the growth and development of tonsil stones.
Dr. Benjamin Greene and Dr. Jonathan Everett at Kirkland Family Dentistry have been providing dental services in Kirkland, Washington for a better part of 25 years and are staunch supporters of effectively eliminating the causes of halitosis rather than aiming to cure them.