No one likes bad breath, least of all the person standing in front of you. It may be that smoking is causing it, or a liver disease. However, the real reason could be something as simple as a lax oral hygiene regime says a Toxteth dentist. The odour is generated by the bacteria in your mouth, bacteria that you put in your mouth every time you eat or drink something. As you chew your food bits of it are crushed in between your teeth and trapped, the bacteria then starts feeding off it and in doing so it produces acid. That acid not only rots your teeth enamel, it also produces the bad odour that is bad breath. Just simply tooth picking, flossing and drinking water will help to solve the problem. It is mostly sugary and fat ingredients that produce the most acid and smell, so avoiding these will also go some way to keeping your breath fresher. A good regime for keeping your teeth clean is to first floss, then brush and rinse; this will keep your mouth more free from bad breath than any other method. Just sucking mints and using sprays to hide the bad breath are just a temporary method, and it will often just accelerate the problem. First thing in the morning and last thing at night isn`t enough, you need to keep your mouth clean and debris free in order to keep bad breath at bay. Carry a floss and pick stick with you and use it all day.
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