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Bad Breath (halitosis) My breath gets worse throughout the day, what's going on? Do you breath through your mouth? Do you spend most of your day speaking? This is often a common problem for people whose jobs require them to speak quite a bit. Talking or mouth breathing dries out the tissues in the mouth and makes for an ideal environment for odor-causing bacteria. You might want to carry a bottle of water with you. Frequent sips will keep your mouth moist and stimulate salivary flow. I brush my teeth constantly, but I still have bad breath. What can I do? Brushing and flossing are definitively the first steps to eliminating bad breath. Brushing and flossing remove bacteria responsible for creating odorous sulfur compounds and the food these bacteria feed on. However, bacteria hide not only on and around the teeth but also on the tongue under a layer of mucous. Here they are free to create odorous sulfur compounds. You might want to consider using a tong

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 mixtu