Post edited by: Jessykay, at: 11/06/2008 07:13

Post edited by: Jessykay, at: 11/06/2008 07:14

Brush your teeth after you eat. Keep a toothbrush at work to brush after eating. Be sure to brush at least twice a day, for two to three minutes at a time.

Floss at least once a day. Proper flossing removes food particles and plaque from between your teeth.

Brush your tongue. Giving your tongue a gentle brushing removes dead cells, bacteria and food debris. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush or a flexible tongue scraper. Try to clean as far back as you can without gagging because the bacteria tend to collect toward the back.

Clean your dentures well. If you wear a bridge or a partial or complete denture, clean it thoroughly at least once a day or as directed by your dentist.

Drink plenty of water. To keep your mouth moist, be sure to consume plenty of water — not coffee, soft drinks or alcohol. Chewing gum (preferably sugarless) or sucking on candy (preferably sugarless) also stimulates saliva, washing away food particles and bacteria. If you have chronic dry mouth, your dentist or doctor may additionally prescribe an artificial saliva preparation or an oral medication that stimulates the flow of saliva.

Use a fairly new toothbrush. Change your toothbrush every three to four months, and choose a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Schedule regular dental checkups. At least twice a year, see your dentist to have your teeth or dentures examined and cleaned.

Chew fresh parsley or suck on a sugarless mint. Doing so may temporarily improve bad breath.

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There are a lot of reasons we can have bad breath- food, dental problems, dry mouth, diseases, mouth nose throat conditions, tobacco and severe dieting.

I started using BreathRX and have been really happy with it. I alternate with Biotene which is for dry mouth. So far, I'm happy with it. Nothing worse than a yuck mouth!