Regular dental cleanings help remove these deposits and prevent gum infections.
Remember to schedule a checkup every six months!
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Improve your oral hygiene routine
Brushing your teeth isn’t always enough! For a truly clean mouth:
- Use dental floss to remove food debris between your teeth.
- Clean your tongue with a tongue scraper or your toothbrush, as it retains many bacteria.
- Rinse your mouth with an alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash before going to bed.
Adopting these simple actions significantly reduces the proliferation of bacteria responsible for bad nighttime breath.
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Pay attention to your diet
Some foods leave traces long after they’ve been eaten! Garlic, onions, coffee, and even alcohol are known to leave a lasting odor on your breath for several hours.
Additionally, low-carb diets can cause so-called “keto breath ,” due to the release of volatile compounds in the mouth.
Solution : Choose foods rich in fiber , such as crunchy vegetables (carrots, celery), which stimulate saliva production and help naturally clean the mouth.
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Beware of tonsil stones
These small whitish deposits that lodge in the tonsils are often responsible for persistent bad breath . They are composed of food residue and bacteria , giving off a particularly unpleasant odor.
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