It depends: It depends on why your breath isn't fresh in the first place. Is it because your tongue is coated with film and debris? Or because you have gum disease? Or decayed teeth? Acid reflux? Maybe your tonsils are full of debris, or you have strep throat? To get your breath really fresh, you have to figure why it is not fresh first, then eliminate that cause. If you don't know, see your dentist.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Not helping: Brushing with mouthwash is useless. You need a toothpaste like aquafresh advanced and a proper brushing technique. Soft brush in circles where teeth and gums meet. Follow up with water pik in circles. If you have cavities - get treated. If you have infections - get treated.
Answered 11/25/2014
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Try flossing: Bad breath is most commonly caused by pplaque bacteria that yu hve not removed. It takes more than just brushing to do this. You also need to clean between your teeth with floss or another interproximal devise, and brush your tongue. The mouthwash that you are using does not help this. You need to physically remove the plaque.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Fresh breath: First, you have to brush & floss properly & for a full 2 minutes after meals (& snacks), as well as use a tongue scraper daily. Second, you have to rule out medical causes such as post nasal drip, acid reflux. Third, you have to rule out cavities and gum disease. Rinses are not necessary but certain ones may help (especially ones that remove sulfur gases).Bottom line: see your dentist 4 evaluation.
Answered 12/10/2013
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