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I brush my teeth constantly but still have bad breath. What can I do?

Brushing and flossing are definitely the first steps to eliminating bad breath. If you are not brushing and flossing daily then that is your first step. Brushing and flossing remove bacteria responsible for creating odourous sulphur compounds and the food they feed on.

Flossing is especially important as food can easily be trapped between teeth without you even knowing. However, that is only first step. Bacteria hide not only on and around the teeth but also on the tongue under a layer of mucous. Here they are free to create odours.

It is best to brush your tongue daily or you may want to consider a tongue scraper. Both are extremely effective at removing this protective mucous layer from the back of the tongue.

The latest products on the market for bad breath are toothpastes and mouthwashes containing chlorine dioxide. The chlorine dioxide neutralises the odourous sulphur compounds, instead of simply covering up the odour. Our inhouse hygienist is able to guide you to the best products available on the market.

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