Fresh mouth and breath is a result of good oral health. Oral health is very important for overall health. Achieving healthy teeth and fresh breath takes a lifetime of care.
Here’s a list of 5 tips for Fresh Mouth and Breath For All
- Daily toothbrushing and tongue cleaning
Proper cleaning of teeth twice daily prevents accumulation of plaque on teeth. Plaque provides nesting area for microbes that result in bad breath, tooth decay and cavity. Toothbrushing daily in the morning and night with soft bristle toothbrush removes debris from mouth.
Alongwith toothbrushing, tongue cleaning is also very important for fresh and healthy mouth. While toothbrushing clean the tongue gently either with brush or tongue cleaner regularly.
- Mouth Rinsing
Make it a habit to rinse mouth properly everytime after meals and snacks. This helps to keep mouth clean. Regular mouth rinsing helps to clear acidic layer on teeth formed by citrous fruits or in hyperacidic individuals.
Mouth rinsing with medicated mouthwash must be done under the advice of Dentist only.
- Stop Tobacco Intake
Tobacco in any form must be avoided not only for oral health but for overall health also. Cigarettes and chewing tobacco can cause oral cancer, heart disease, gum disease and a variety of other cancers and periodontal diseases.
- Stay Hydrated
Maintain your daily fluid intake. Better to opt for non aerated drinks. Water is a very good cleanser for body. Drinking water at regular interval also helps to maintain fresh breath and healthy mouth.
- Check your diet
Avoid sugary diet. Bacteria in your mouth love sugar. These bactria in mouth form acids that cause tooth decay and bad breath. Eat a well-balanced diet, and limit foods and beverages containing sugar or refined carbohydrates. When snacking, reach for something healthy, such as nuts, vegetables, cheese and non-acidic fruits.
Don’t force kids to stop chocolates and cookies, teach them the methods of maintaining personal hygiene. Once the habit is started remains for lifetime.
You brush your teeth at night to keep your teeth. You brush your teeth in the morning to keep your friends.
