Bad BreathHow to treat bad breath yourselfThe best way of making sure you do not have bad breath is to keep your teeth, tongue and mouth clean. Dogently brush your teeth and gums at least twice a day for 2 minutes use a fluoride toothpaste gently clean your tongue once a day using a tongue scraper or cleaner clean between your teeth with interdental brushes or floss at least once a day get regular dental check-ups keep dentures (false teeth) clean and remove them at night use sugar-free mints or chewing gum after having strong-smelling food and drinks try using an antibacterial mouthwash or toothpaste
Don'tdo not smoke do not drink too much alcohol do not rinse your mouth with water straight after brushing your teeth do not have lots of sugary foods and drinks do not brush so hard your gums or tongue bleed
Causes of bad breathCauses of bad breath include: - eating or drinking strong-smelling or spicy foods and drinks
- problems with your teeth or gums, such as gum disease, holes in your teeth or an infection
- fasting or crash dieting
- some medical conditions, like dry mouth, tonsillitis and acid reflux
- smoking
See a dentist if you have:
- bad breath that does not go away after treating it yourself for a few weeks
- painful, bleeding or swollen gums
- toothache or wobbly adult teeth
- problems with your dentures
Sexual Health Advice
Throughout this series we have help and advice on staying healthy, dealing with Sexually Transmitted Infections, the risks of each type of
the most popular gay sex and what to do if the sex you have is not consentual. The topics covered in this series include:
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which features items on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
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