How to Eliminate Bad Breath

By alienangel555

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Have you ever had someone back away from you during a conversation? Do you know you are suffering from halitosis? If so, here is something you may not have tried. Read on for some answers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Visit a dentist and have a cleaning and cavity check and whatever else they may recommend.
Step2
Get a new toothbrush. If you have an electric brush, get a new head.
Step3
Use over the counter hydrogen peroxide full strength. Take a capful or two amount and put directly in mouth. Rinse like you would mouthwash for 30-45 seconds.
Step4
Floss between each tooth with a mint or antiseptic floss.
Step5
After flossing, brush for at least 3 minutes, brushing down on the upper gums, and up on the lower gums to remove plaque. make sure to get the back teeth as well.
Step6
Brush the tongue, or get a tongue scraper. The tongue holds alot of bacteria and is almost always responsible for bad breath.
Step7
Brush your teeth with white vinegar up to three times a week. Dip the brush in vinegar and brush alone, or mix with baking soda.
Step8
Keep a water bottle with vinegar and water combined 2 parts vinegar, 1 part water, and rinse with it daily to control bad breath.

Tips & Warnings

  • Talk to your doctor about underlying causes.
  • The health food store may contain internal products for helping this problem. Go in and ask.
  • Chronic halitosis can be caused by underlying medical issues.
  • Bad breath can be linked to sinus problems as well.

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momofour

momofour said

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on 7/11/2008 Be careful when using vinegar on your teeth. It is acidic and can erode the enamel.

wytetygres

wytetygres said

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on 7/10/2008 good article, thanks for the info

cyn24531

cyn24531 said

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on 6/27/2008 Vinegar??? I know vinegar has many uses, but this one is a shocker. thanks for the tip. great ideas.

Karenc1972

Karenc1972 said

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on 6/26/2008 Now this is one use I didn't know for vinegar...great article - thanks for sharing!

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on 6/19/2008 I didn't know about the vinegar. Thanks for the ideas, good article!

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