Face Mask Tips for Bad Breath and Dry Mouth
The last year has seen all of us restricted to wearing masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, you must have surely noticed, if you’ve been wearing a mask for a long time there’s a disturbing stinky smell that develops. While the mask will surely keep you protected from the virus, it also leads to some other conditions such as dry mouth & bad breath. So, the question is why do you have bad breath every time you wear your facemask?
Few reasons for bad breath every time you wear face mask:
- Underlying undetected medical and dental conditions
- Eating sulfides-rich foods like garlic
- Increased dryness in your mouth
- Poor dental hygiene
Face mask tips to get rid of bad breath and dry mouth while we’re still fighting the pandemic:
- Gargle mouthwash that contains chlorhexidine: These antibacterial components kill the bacteria left in your mouth after brushing your teeth.
- Hydrate often: Drink water to maintain the flow of saliva that can also help kill bacteria in your mouth.
- Stop mouth breathing: We unconsciously tend to breathe through our mouths while wearing masks. However, this increases the dryness in our mouth which breeds more bacteria that cause bad breath.
- Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day: Keep brushing and flossing to prevent plaque and decrease the number of bacteria in your mouth.
- Tooth decay: You might have developed a tooth decay that causes bad breath. Schedule an appointment with your dentist if you suspect that you have tooth decay that is causing stinky breath.
Do try all of the above out & if the problem still persists, do schedule an appointment with the best dentist in Pune, Dental Sphere!
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