24/05/2022
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Bacteria lives in your mouth, your mouth allows these bacteria to grow. When you eat, bacteria feed on the food left in your mouth and leaves a foul-smelling waste product behind.โฃ
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Your mouth might not be making enough saliva. Saliva is important because it works around the clock to wash out your mouth. If you donโt have enough, your mouth isnโt being cleaned as much as it should be.โฃ
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Bad breath that just wonโt go away or a constant bad taste in your mouth can be a warning sign of advanced gum disease.โฃ
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smoking stains your teeth, gives you bad breath and puts you at risk for a host of health problems. To***co reduces your ability to taste foods and irritates gum tissues. To***co users are more likely to suffer from gum disease. Since smoking also affects your sense of smell, smokers may not be aware of how their breath smells.โฃ
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Brush and floss twice a day. Remember to brush your tongue as well because a lot of that bad smelling bacteria actually lives on your tongue.โฃ
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Over-the-counter mouthwashes are a great addition to your oral hygiene. It can help kill or neutralize the bacteria in your mouth.โฃ
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To get more saliva moving in your mouth, try eating healthy foods that require a lot of chewing, like carrots or apples. You can also try chewing sugar- free gum or sucking on sugar-free candies. If they include xylitol, even better!โฃ
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Iโm sure you have heard this a million times, but if you are a smoker, the best way to get your mouth smelling better and healthier is quitting.โฃ
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If youโre concerned about whatโs causing your bad breath, make sure you are seeing your dentist. Regular checkups allow your dentist to detect any problems such as gum disease or dry mouth and stop them before they become more serious.