BREATH-BAD
1. Brush your teeth after every meal with fluoride toothpaste
2. Do not brush your tongue, use a tongue scraper to clean you tongue regularly and floss daily
3. If you wear dentures take them out daily and clean them thoroughly and brush you teeth and/or gums thoroughly
4. Use a dentist administered cleansing mouth rinse “Breath RX" which contains "Zytex" that neutralizes the sulfur compounds and kills the bacteria that contributes to bad breath.
5. Make sure to drink at least eight cups of fluoridated water a day
6. Keep a log of foods you eat to determine which foods are causing your problem
7. Schedule regular dental checkups with professional cleanings
8. Keep your mouth moist
9. Use humidifiers during the heating season
10.Use a moisturizing nasal spray to control post-nasal drip, which can be a contribution factor
11. Tobacco causes bad breath, ask your dentist/doctor for tips to kick the habit
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