{"id":1762,"date":"2019-10-31T15:42:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T15:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.pt\/?p=1762"},"modified":"2026-03-22T14:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T14:16:30","slug":"3-practical-tips-to-eliminate-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/3-dicas-praticas-para-eliminar-o-mau-halito\/","title":{"rendered":"3 PRACTICAL TIPS TO ELIMINATE BAD BREATH  \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It's happened to all of us to be interacting with someone and notice bad breath, which certainly makes us feel embarrassed. Even when we're in private and notice this problem, we clearly feel uncomfortable and are sometimes even surprised by the smell of our own breath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you know, the causes of bad breath \u2013 halitosis \u2013 are diverse and can be classified as follows:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2013 Physiological halitosis: <\/strong>It occurs when we wake up or after a long fast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2013 Pathological halitosis: <\/strong>persistent even with good oral hygiene.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regardless of the type of halitosis you suffer from, the first thing to do is, without a doubt, consult your dentist. Only this specialist will be able to tell you if the bad breath comes from poor oral hygiene, cavities, gingivitis, or even bleeding gums. Indeed, it is the dentist who can tell you if the cause is not oral at all and refer you to another medical specialty to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remember that self-medication will not help, as you need to tackle the problem at its root. Likewise, eating menthol sweets or any other kind of instant breath solution will only mask the problem for brief moments without eliminating and resolving it completely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To help you improve your oral health and prevent halitosis, we recommend that you follow these tips we have prepared for you:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Spend time brushing your<\/strong><strong>teeth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brush your teeth properly to get rid of bad breath and other problems that could be significant for your oral cavity. The purpose of brushing is to remove food debris and bacteria that accumulate in the mouth. In addition to your teeth, it's important to include your tongue in this process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you know, after ingesting food, food residue accumulates between your teeth and gums, beginning to decompose and generate bacteria. These bacteria not only contribute to bad breath but are also detrimental to your oral health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is very important to brush your teeth at least three times a day or ideally some time after each meal. It is not enough to do it just once, upon waking, ignoring your hygiene for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is clearly not healthy to have an aggressive brushing technique or to brush too hard, as this will affect the natural enamel of your teeth. Ideally, you should spend approximately two minutes (per brushing session) making the correct movements.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Use dental floss and mouthwash<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unfortunately, your brush can't reach everywhere. It is recommended that you use floss <strong>Dental<\/strong> to remove any food residue that cannot be removed from difficult-to-reach places.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is an indispensable tool for your oral hygiene. Choose a floss <strong>Dental<\/strong> that won't fall apart while cleaning your teeth and gums, so the process doesn't become tedious. You can also choose from various materials and flavours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ideally, you should make the change with the wire <strong>Dental<\/strong> in a \u201cU\u201d shape. Always do this from the inside out so you can properly remove debris and clean the gums simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As an oral elixir, it is recommended to use an alcohol-free elixir or one without other harsh components, ideal for daily use.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regardless of whether you have halitosis or not, by incorporating this type of mouthwash into your daily oral hygiene routine, you are also improving gum health, eliminating bacteria, and balancing your system. If your gums bleed, you should consult your dentist, as you may require a deeper clean and specific follow-up.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1766 size-full\" title=\"3 PRACTICAL TIPS TO ELIMINATE BAD BREATH \u00a0\" src=\"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Foto2-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"3 PRACTICAL TIPS TO ELIMINATE BAD BREATH \u00a0\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Watch your diet for better breath<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not only for your general health but also for the prevention of halitosis, your diet is an extremely important factor. It's not just by using products that you can rid yourself of bad breath. Drink enough water to keep your body hydrated. Also, avoid coffee and alcohol. Remember that heavily spiced foods or diets are also a strong cause of this problem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prolonged fasting can also be linked to the appearance of bad breath, and there are studies that connect this problem with the body's metabolic processes to maintain sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is therefore advisable to consume <a href=\"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/5-foods-that-harm-your-teeth\/\">food<\/a> every four hours so that your body stays healthy and your breath doesn't have unpleasant odours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you eat food, it mixes with your saliva during chewing and carries away the bacteria located on your tongue. If you consume foods that help maintain the ideal pH in your mouth, you will be contributing to good breath, in addition to healthy teeth and gums.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These practical and interesting tips, which we suggest, will help you maintain fresh breath and a healthy mouth. After putting them into practice, you will no longer feel ashamed when interacting with other people, and you will stop being negatively surprised.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">None of this invalidates, obviously, your periodic visits to the dentist, every six months or at the first sign of discomfort. It is important to check the condition of your teeth and carry out a deep clean so that you can remove tartar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ask your dentist what you should do instead of self-medicating. Remember that the problem must be tackled at its root, and that you could be doing more harm than good to your health. Avoid resorting to temporary solutions such as chewing cloves, mint or others. None of these will help eliminate the problem; you are only masking it temporarily, and the bad breath will quickly return once their effect wears off.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will find and appreciate, if you follow these recommendations for your routine of <a href=\"https:\/\/drpedrocoelho.com\/en\/problems-that-poor-oral-hygiene-can-cause\/\">oral hygiene<\/a>, the changes in your teeth, gums and breath, ensuring the elimination of the microbes and bacteria behind this problem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just as you take care of your appearance, to your pleasure and that of others, also take care of your diet and your teeth. All of this is part of a good image and presence, and a well-deserved smile.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>J\u00e1 nos aconteceu a todos estarmos a interagir com algu\u00e9m e nos darmos conta do mau-h\u00e1lito, o que certamente nos leva a ter vergonha. Mesmo quando estamos na nossa privacidade e notamos a exist\u00eancia deste problema, claramente ficamos desconfort\u00e1veis e, por vezes, ficamos at\u00e9 espantados com o odor da nossa boca. 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