Prevention of Halitosis
There are a number of tips you can provide to patients to help them manage or even prevent bad breath:
- Eat a healthy balanced diet and avoid eating strong flavoured or spicy foods
- Reduce the intake of sugary food and drink as this can increase the amount of bacteria in the mouth
- Reduce the amount of alcohol consumed
- Stop smoking
- Reduce caffeine intake
- Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water as this can prevent the mouth from becoming dry