For one reason or another, bad breath seems to afflict people and they do not know what to do about it. Perhaps you have had a tooth removed recently, and ever since then, your breath has been smelling bad. It is only natural to want to do something about that problem, and quickly. So here are some ways of stopping bad breath .
1. Floss your teeth. No matter how thorough you believe your dental hygiene to be, flossing the teeth is a vital part of getting rid of bad breath. You can easily prove this to yourself, by first flossing, and then smelling the flossing tape. Very often it is the small food particles which stick to the tape that smell bad.
2. Here I write from my own experience. If you have recently had a tooth extracted, and you have this bad taste in your mouth, it could be a sign of gum disease, which is caused by the build up of plaque. If you suspect this might be true of you, then it might be wise to book a visit to the dentist.
3. Using a tongue scraper first thing in the morning helps to get rid of bad breath which has built up overnight. Many people know that morning bad breath feeling, and the reactions it brings from others close by.
4. Avoid your mouth becoming too dry, especially after meals. An effective way of stopping bad breath from this cause is to drink plenty of water through the day. The water helps wash away the leftovers of food in the mouth. Drinking water after taking coffee helps get rid of bad breath as well.
5. Sugar free gums or mints are a good standby when you need a quick fix for bad breath.
6. Gargling with a mixture of apple cider and water is supposed to be helpful in stopping bad breath.
There are many ways of stopping bad breath and if all else fails, or if you find you cannot get rid of your bad breath no matter what, you should seek medical advice.
