Don’t let bad breath, or even just worrying about whether or not you have it, ruin your night this Valentine’s Day. Quirt Family Dentistry wants you to have fresh, healthy breath, every day of the year, and we know how important this holiday can be.
In our last post, we talked about how dry mouth causes bad breath, and this time we want to give Wisconsin residents ways to make their mouths smell great. A regular oral hygiene routine is always the best option, but if you are somewhere that makes brushing and flossing impractical, there are a number of other options available.
Mouthwash
Our Quirt Family dentists recommends that you use a mouthwash as part of your daily teeth-cleaning system, and you can also rinse your mouth anytime you feel a bout of bad breath coming on. You have to be very careful when selecting a mouth rinse, however: many are simply cosmetic, briefly covering up smells without getting at the root of the problem.
Although it may seem strange, saliva actually helps prevent bad breath because it contains chemicals that kill odor-causing bacteria. If you have dry mouth this Valentine’s Day, your breath may not be as fresh as you want it to be.
Don’t worry: we’re not going to tell you to stop drinking coffee! We understand how necessary that morning (or afternoon) boost of caffeine can be, especially during these gloomy, winter months. We love our coffee too!
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