It is impractical to follow a diet that contains no foods capable of causing bad breath. But some simple tactcs can help you avoid bad breath.
- Be aware of the problem foods. Pair those that may cause bad breath with those that counteract them – grabbing an apple after your morning coffee.
- Drink water, often.
- Have sugar free gum handy. Chewing gum helps to keep saliva levels up, but if the gum contains sugar you will also be feeding the bacteria.
- Get persistent bad breath checked out by a dentist and your teeth regularly cleaned by your dental hygienist. Dentists see many patients who suffer from bad and they can check whether it is a symptom of something more troublesome than simply your diet. If bad breath is an indicator of gum problems, you want to act promptly to avoid the problem worsening, potentially into damaging periodontitis. A dental hygienist will not only help you in treating your bad breath but equip you with tools and techniques to improve this while away from their chair.
