{"id":397,"date":"2019-03-08T20:21:17","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T20:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=397"},"modified":"2019-04-05T20:35:15","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T20:35:15","slug":"dentist-in-san-marcos-5-tips-to-beat-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/dentist-in-san-marcos-5-tips-to-beat-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in San Marcos: 5 Tips to Beat Bad Breath"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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According to the American Dental Association, nearly 1 in 4 Americans have bad breath \u2013 that is millions of people! Are you one of those millions? If you notice your coworkers always sit far away from you at group meetings or family members avoid your hugs at the holidays, the answer may be “yes”. If you want to reclaim your reputation and freshen up your breath, be sure to read these 5 tips from a dentist in San Marcos<\/a>.
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Tip #1: Perfect Your Brushing Technique <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Practicing good oral hygiene can help prevent bad breath, but only if you use the proper brushing technique. The most effective way to clean your teeth is to place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums and gently brush back in forth using short strokes. Be sure to brush the outer, inner and chewing surfaces of your teeth. Do this at least two times a day for a full two minutes each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Clean Your Tongue<\/g><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your tongue can be a breeding ground for dead cells, bacteria and tiny bits of food. In addition to brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day, but sure to give your tongue a daily scrub as well. Using your regular toothbrush works just fine, or you can pick up a tongue scraper from your local drug store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3: Keep Your Mouth Moist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your mouth is overly dry, it allows odor-causing bacteria to flourish. Dry mouth can be caused by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n