Preventing Bad Breath

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Preventing Bad Breath
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Prevent bad breath by brushing your teeth
and flossing twice a day, especially after meals
that contain food and spices known to cause bad
breath. Remember to brush your tongue, or try
using a tongue scraper, to remove any trapped
food and plaque caught in the tiny hair-like
fibers on the tongue. 
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Prevent bad breath by visiting your dentist on a
regular basis (every six months or as indicated
by your dentist) for a complete examination of
your teeth and gums and  thorough cleaning by the
dental hygienist.
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Preventing bad breath is achievable when you have
dental problems treated as they occur, such as
tooth decay, gum abscesses, and abscessed teeth.
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An easy way to prevent bad breath is to chew
parsley after a meal. Parsley contains
chlorophyll, a known breath freshener.
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Place a few drops of tee tree oil or peppermint
oil on your tongue or use the oil on your
toothbrush along with your toothpaste.
Alternatively, select a toothpaste or mouth rinse
that contains these natural oils known for their
antibacterial properties to assist in the fight
against halitosis causing bacteria.
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Preventing bad breath from smoking is easy when
you take the necessary steps to quit smoking, as
this is the only way to eliminate bad breath from
the use of cigarettes, which is also responsible
for periodontal disease.
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Avoid foods known to cause bad breath such as
garlic, onions, cabbage, certain spices, and
coffee.
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Occasionally use a mixture of 50 hydrogen
peroxide and 50 water, as a mouth rinse.
Hydrogen peroxide will help kill the bacteria
that cause bad breath.
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