The bad mouth odor is due to bacteria and food debris on the teeth, tongue, gums, cheeks ... It is necessary to distinguish the normal transient bad breath, this morning before brushing teeth, or after eating certain foods (garlic, onion), certain beverages (coffee, tea, alcohol) or tobacco, the true halitosis. The latter appears to separate times of day. Halitosis can be mild, moderate or severe.

Here are some tips to keep fresh breath:

• Brushing your teeth before bed will reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth during the night. Perform a new brushing after breakfast.
• Do not forget to brush your palate, cheeks and tongue (starting from back to front) every day. There are special brushes available in pharmacies.
• To remove food particles that resist brushing, use dental floss.
• Before bedtime, it is recommended to stay hydrated to reduce dry mouth encourages the growth of bacteria.
• Using a mouthwash can help, since rinsing with adequate oral solution will prevent the growth of bacteria.
• If you have a mobile mechanism, it is important to clean it, brush it with a brush prosthesis and disinfected twice a day.