How Can I Prevent Bad Breath and Halitosis?

How to prevent bad breath and halitosis

Imagine you’re dining with friends at an elegant restaurant. The conversation is sparkling, your jokes are witty and well-timed and everyone is laughing and enjoying themselves. The evening is shaping up to be a grand success until your sweetheart leans over and whispers in your ear, “Honey, your breath is terrible.” Suddenly, you feel mortified as you wonder who else knows about your horrible breath and you scramble to think what you can do about the offensive odor.

Unfortunately, everyone has a most embarrassing bad breath moment. Luckily, there are a number of ways to prevent bad breath and halitosis. It’s common knowledge that the best way to prevent bad breath and halitosis is by exercising proper and consistent oral hygiene. The gold standard includes brushing your teeth after each meal and flossing at least once per day, but adding the use of a tongue scraper will boost your results significantly. Some forms of chronic halitosis are so persistent that the bad breath will not subside even with a rigorous oral routine.

Anti-bacterial rinses are among the most powerful forms of prevention of halitosis and bad breath. While mouthwashes typically provide only temporary relief, rinses can actually destroy the bacteria that cause offensive odor on the breath. Skip the rinses containing alcohol, as these will dry out your mouth and only exacerbate the problem. The best rinses contain ingredients such as chlorhexidine, chlorine dioxide or zinc gluconate.

Additionally, a number of other products may be helpful to prevent halitosis. Chewing sugarless gum can stimulate the production of saliva and prevent dry mouth, a frequent cause of bad breath. Dr. Katz offers a broad range of products to combat halitosis including: sprays, specialized toothpaste and tooth gels, tongue scrapers, mints, drops, freshness strips and much more. Browse through his complete line of products designed to prevent bad breath and halitosis.

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