Bad breath, if you`re lucky can be simply down to odorous foods eaten earlier on, if you`re not so lucky it can be down to a poor dental hygiene regime says a Leeds dentist. Some dental patients are even diagnosed with unrelated diseases that can be a cause of poor breath. If you`re diabetic or suffer from a liver disease then this can be the cause, but for most of us it’s a case of a poor hygiene plan. At every dental surgery there is a dental hygiene nurse, and their job is to give that extra after care to patients, especially in preventative dental matters. Start by consulting them, and in the meantime try these simple, but affective ways of cleaning your teeth and keeping acid and bacteria production down. Flossing is the most understated method of clean teeth that is available; it will loosen up and remove the food debris that causes acid. So, start off the day with a good flossing, get floss that suits you as well, ask the people in the chemist to recommend one. After that, brush your teeth vigorously and don`t forget those nooks and crannies. Then rinse your mouth with a good, not a cheap, mouth rinse, and carry with you a tooth pick and floss stick. Every time you eat something, floss and pick, then rinse with water. This will keep acid at bay, and with it the bacteria that causes bad breath, chewing mints will just temporarily hide the problem. Also drink water throughout the day as this too will help.
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