When it comes to fresh breath, we all know it can be hard to keep. Alta Loma Dental Care of Alta Loma, CA wants our patients to know how to avoid bad breath and how to fight it when it appears. Along with a good oral hygiene routine, there are foods and drinks that help battle bad breath.
Foods with vitamin C are great at killing the bacteria that reside in your mouth. Fruits like oranges, melons, and berries are high in vitamin C. They are also healthy to eat and they taste great!
Fresh herbs like mint, parsley, basil, and cilantro freshen up breath when you chew on them. They also contain chlorophyll which neutralizes odors; so these herbs work both in the short term and the long term! Another odor neutralizer is green tea. Replace coffee or soda pop with green tea. It works to kill stinky bacteria, plus it hydrates you; vital for keeping bad breath away.
One more way to fight the bacteria that cause bad breath is… more bacteria. It’s true! Eating probiotic yogurt without added sugar is great because it contains active bacteria cultures that fight the bad breath bacteria. Just be sure there is no added sugar as that will create a feeding ground for the bad bacteria.
The right foods and drinks along with great oral care do a great job at deterring bad breath. However, if you are still struggling, it may be a sign of a condition that needs more attention, like gum disease. To schedule an appointment with Alta Loma Dental Care in our Alta Loma, CA office, call us at (909) 987-6268 or visit our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment