Prevention and treatment

1. Avoid eating strong flavoured food to prevent bad breath. If you have just had strong flavoured food, you can try：

Brush your teeth with toothpaste Use chewing gum Rinse with mouthwash Use breath freshener

2. Visit a dentist for regular Dental check-up
To ensure whether the bad breath is caused by oral diseases such as periodontal disease or Dental caries, or whether it is caused by insufficient saliva production; so that appropriate treatment can be given.

3. Pay attention to your regular oral hygiene practices to prevent oral problems

Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste every morning and before bed at night and floss your teeth daily. Reduce the frequency of taking food or drinks Keep the denture clean by thoroughly cleaning them every night and soaking it in a glass of water overnight.

4. Quit smoking
If you don't have any oral problem, nor have you eaten anything with a strong flavour, your bad breath may be caused by other medical problems. In that case, you should see a physician to find out the cause and receive appropriate treatment.

Reference information: , www.toothclub.gov.hk

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.