How to Freshen Up Your Bad Breath

Eating that garlic burger may have seemed like a good idea at the time but having garlic breath for the rest of the day certainly isn’t something to brag about— or talk about near anyone for that matter. While a gas mask can help those around you function, if you have noticed that your bad breath happens more often than not,  then you may be suffering from an underlying oral condition. Here’s what you need to know about your bad breath.

Water May Help

Are you drinking enough water every day or are you drinking more cups of coffee than you care to admit? Water helps increase your mouth’s natural production of saliva. And, your saliva works to get rid of bacteria and germs that cause bad breath. Try replacing your second, third, and the even fourth cup of coffee with some water instead. The extra hydration may not only clean up your breath, but it can also help you feel physically better as well.

It Could Be an Infection

In addition to bad breath, have you noticed any other symptoms? Are your teeth or gums sore? Do you have a difficulty swallowing? Have you noticed that your gums bleed easily? All of these and more are indications that you may have an oral infection. Infections cause bad breath among other things, but with the proper diagnosis and treatment, your bad breath should ease up.

Changes Can Go a Long Way

To help clean up your bad breath, try making a few changes to your oral hygiene. For instance, make sure that you are regularly flossing your teeth. Additionally, try to clean your tongue with either your toothbrush or with an ADA approved tongue scraper. If you have made these changes but are still experiencing chronic bad breath, schedule an appointment with Dr. Steven Holbrook.

Schedule a Consultation

Bad breath doesn’t automatically equate to an infection, but if your symptoms persist contact our Albuquerque office at (505) 881-1159