NEED TO PREVENT FOUL BREATH? HERE’S HOW Goodbye Odor, Hello Fresh Breath!
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significant other rather than worry if your breath stinks. Bad breath can be annoying, but you can reduce the stink! Here are a few reasons you might have foul-smelling breath and some tips on how to keep your mouth smelling fresh. Reasons for Bad Breath As your mouth and stomach break down food , it’s absorbed into your bloodstream. Then it moves to your lungs, which affects the air you exhale. If you’re eating meals with strong odors, brushing and flossing cover up the odor only temporarily. But the odor will go away completely once the food has passed through your body. Common foods and beverages that cause bad breath include garlic,
How to Prevent Bad Breath Good oral hygiene includes flossing and brushing your teeth daily and replacing your toothbrush every 2–3 months. You can also purchase a tongue scraper to clean your tongue and remove bacteria. It’s recommended to brush your teeth after every meal, but if you can’t, rinse your mouth with water instead. You should visit your dentist at least twice a year for an oral exam and professional teeth cleaning. Alongside proper oral hygiene habits, chewing sugarless gum and drinking water will keep your mouth moist, which helps wash away food particles and bacteria. You should also eat more fruits and vegetables and less meat . Apples, carrots, and celery help remove odor- causing plaque from your teeth. Have any questions regarding bad breath and how to prevent it? Contact your dentist for more information and to book an appointment.
If you don’t consume those foods or beverages, then poor oral hygiene habits , like not brushing your teeth twice a day or flossing at night, could be the cause. This is because food particles get trapped in and around your teeth, which can lead to increased bacteria and, in turn, more odor. If you’re on top of your oral hygiene habits, then you could have other underlying health problems . It could be a sign of gum disease, stomach issues, or diabetes. You could also have halitosis, which is a stench in your breath that won’t go away even after brushing and can linger for quite some time. Other causes
SMILE-FRIENDLY RECIPES
BRAIN BREAK!
BAKED FETA PASTA AKA VIRAL TIKTOK PASTA!
Ingredients
• 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes • 1 shallot, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 cup olive oil • Salt, to taste
• Red pepper flakes, to taste • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 8-oz block of feta cheese
• 10 oz pasta of choice • Lemon zest to taste
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. In a large pan, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, olive oil, salt, red pepper, and thyme. 3. Place the cheese block in the center of the pan and bake for 40 minutes. 4. Cook pasta according to box instructions. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles. 5. When the tomato and feta cheese mixture is done, add the cooked pasta, pasta water, and lemon zest, stirring until completely combined.
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