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Fresh Breath Tips



A List of Tips to Keep Your Breath At It's Best!


At some point, everyone fights bad breath at some point or other, here's some suggestions to help you tip the odds in your favor:




  • Eliminate the causative agents - bacteria and food particles. Floss, then brush your teeth, gums and tongue after each meal. You can make this easier on yourself by keeping floss, toothpaste and a toothbrush in your desk and car.
  • If you can’t brush and floss after every meal, at least rinse your mouth with water to dislodge food and moisten your mouth.
  • Learn the proper way to brush.
  • Use an oral irrigation device such as a water-pik to remove particles of food wedged between your teeth.
  • Avoid mouthwashes which contain alcohol; Instead, try a mouthwash that contains chlorine dioxide. Unlike conventional mouthwashes, the chlorine dioxide actually neutralizes the odor-causing sulphur compounds.
  • Baking soda is an effective odor eliminator; if you can handle the taste, try brushing with a mixture  of baking soda and water. Or, try a toothpaste which contains baking soda.
  • Snack on raw vegetables such as carrots, celery and red peppers. This stimulates saliva production and helps to remove plaque from your teeth.
  • If your mouth feels dry, try chewing sugarless gum to stimulate saliva production.
  • Throughout the day drink lots of liquids, preferably water, to keep your mouth moist.
  • If your wear dentures or a retainer, make sure you're cleaning them frequently.
  • If your bad breath continues for an extended period of time, seek out the professional help of a dentist in your area.
  • Have your teeth professionally cleaned and examined twice a year.


 We're out participating at educational conventions and seminars throughout the year and we'd like to use this blog as a dental resource for our community of Phoenix, AZ (and beyond). Of course, we welcome you to join the conversation. Suggest topics and ask those burning questions about dentistry that keep you up at night. Please feel free to contact me through the Morse Family Dental  website. Remember, the advice provided here is intended to aid you in understanding some of the treatment options available. It is important to note that before beginning any course of treatment you should always see your dentist. 

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