Bad breath seems to come at the worst times: in a meeting, on a date, or when you’re meeting a new person. The good news is that you can stop bad breath in its tracks with some good oral hygiene habits.
Brush your teeth twice per day. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing your teeth at least twice daily. If you have bad breath, brushing will help improve your breath by dislodging odor-causing food particles and plaque.
Floss every day. Alongside the recommendation to brush twice daily, the ADA recommends flossing between your teeth at least daily. Flossing will remove hard-to-reach debris that can cause plaque and bacteria build-up, which in turn create odors in the mouth.
Scrape your tongue with a tongue scraper. Have you ever used a tongue scraper? These inexpensive tools remove odor-causing build-up from your tongue. Although we recommend tongue scrapers, brushing your tongue with your toothbrush can have the same effect.
Rinse with mouthwash. Mouthwashes can destroy bacteria and mask your breath temporarily. But because this is just a quick fix, you’ll have to clean your mouth sooner or later if you want to address the root cause of the problem.
Visit our office. Dr. Rusty M. Albrecht specializes in treating halitosis. If you’re experiencing bad breath in Mentor, Ohio, they can help you. Schedule an appointment with our team at Albrecht Family Dentistry by calling 440-358-0495 now. We can’t wait to see you!