Saturday, October 08, 2005

An Important Question You Should Ask Yourself?



Does the guy standing next to me during prayer need to know what type of food I had for fatour?


If the answer is no, please keep reading below:


What Can I Do to Prevent Bad Breath?


Bad breath can be reduced or prevented if you:


  1. Practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque. Brush your teeth after you eat (keep a toothbrush at work or school to brush after lunch). Don't forget to brush your tongue, too. Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months. Use floss or an interdental cleaner to remove food particles and plaque between your teeth once a day. Dentures should be removed at night and cleaned thoroughly before being placed in your mouth the next morning.
  2. See your dentist regularly – at least twice a year. He or she will conduct an oral examination and professional teeth cleaning and will be able detect and treat periodontal disease, dry mouth, or other problems that may be the cause of bad mouth odor.
  3. Stop smoking/chewing tobacco-based products. Ask your dentist for tips on kicking the habit.
  4. Drink lots of water. This will keep your mouth moist. Chewing gum (preferably sugarless) or sucking on candy (preferably sugarless) also stimulates the production of saliva, which helps wash away food particles and bacteria.
  5. Keep a log of the foods you eat. If you think the foods that you eat may be causing your bad breath, record what you eat so that you can determine which foods may be contributing to the problem. Bring the log to your dentist to review. Similarly, make a list of the medications you take. Some medications may play a role in creating mouth odors.


7 comments:

3baid said...

Keep your mouth away from his nose at least?

Nunu-San said...

Don't stand next to him inzain..

Delicately Realistic said...

I HATE it when someone with bad breath talks to me in the morning. It's like you have bad breath and you know it, save all your talk until things are more under control.

Jazz Central said...

what a way to start the morning by reading this post.

nibaq said...

Forget bad breath, have you seen peoples feet? Everytime I look down I am amazed on the variations of foot hygine.

Spontaneousnessity said...

educational! for a change! =}

heezy said...

3baid:

its unavoidable.

nunu:

its unavoidable (almost everyone has bad breath)

Delicately:

indeed.

Jazz:

sorry

nibaq:

good observation I agree with you completely.

Spont...:

I'm trying.