There’s no doubt that bad breath can be a social killer in central Leeds, but it can indicate that you have problems in your mouth too. If someone close to you has been discreet enough to point out that you have a problem, you should discuss this with your dentist first. Between the pair of you, you should be able to iron out what the problem could be. If there is any tooth decay or gum disease, this must be corrected immediately before you can look at other factor that may be causing the problem- your lifestyle. If you smoke and drink heavily, have a bad diet, take drugs- prescribed or otherwise, these can leave your immune system in a fragile state and put together, these factors manifest themselves through your mouth and bad breath; address these issues and then you can start working on ‘upping’ your oral hygiene at home. Of course, stick to brushing, flossing and mouthwashes, but you should look towards other alternative too, such as herbal remedies like Echinacea and clove oils which you can massage into your gums. Your mouth should always be kept in a state of hydration to kept up saliva levels- drink lots of water, suck and chew on sugar free sweets and gum. Put all these practices into action, and overtime, your mouth will return to its natural and healthy state, and your bad breath will go.
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