Last night I met a man I was very impressed with. He seemed to me a rare intellectual. He was intelligent, and above all, he was humble. I was impressed, and then guess what happened. In close proximity, I smelled that foul breath of his, and I was impressed no more. Yes, I know, I sound shallow. I also argued with myself saying that a man’s hygiene sense should not outweigh his wisdom. Irrespective of all sense, I could not take my mind away from the awful smell. Later, I wondered if I too have shooed away people this way.

Please go ahead and ridicule me. Even I don’t like my shallow self. But you have to agree that bad breath is a big turn-off. The simplest way to ensure you don’t sport the foul breath is to follow a good dental care routine.

You have got to make sure that your mouth is clean at all times. Clean your mouth after your meals and even between meals after you snack. Cleaning the mouth involves leaning the teeth, the tongue, and the gums. So, make sure that you do not skip any part of the daily dental care. Make the tasks of brushing, flossing, and tongue scrapping as important as eating and sleeping. And yeah, rinse. When you can’t brush, rinse your mouth thoroughly even if you have had just a sip of coffee or a piece of cookie.

Also, you have to see to it that you visit your dentist regularly. Regular dental check-ups ensure that your teeth and gums are healthy. If you and your dentist cannot find an obvious reason for bad breath, consult your doctor. Strong medication or an internal disorder can be factors leading to bad breath.

What do you do to make sure your wit and wisdom are not shadowed by something shallow?

Tags: Bad breath, Dental Health