90% of cases of bad breath originate in the mouth. Following good eating habits and practicing proper oral hygiene is essential to prevent and combat this oral condition.

1. Conduct strict oral hygiene with Halita®.

2. Brush your teeth for a minimum of two minutes, at least twice a day or after every meal.

3. Do not forget to clean between your teeth daily with dental floss or tape, interdental brushes and/or water flossers.

4. Remove oral biofilm (bacterial plaque) which forms on your tongue every day using a Halita® tongue cleaner.

5. Complement brushing action with a halitosis specific mouthwash. When away from home, use sprays to ensure good breath.

6. Eat often, as fasting can promote bad breath.

7. Eat foods that stimulate the production of saliva (cured cheeses, vegetables and fruit).

8. Drink water between meals for proper hydration and to stimulate the secretion of saliva.

9. Avoid strongly flavoured food (onions or garlic) or spicy dishes, and drink less coffee and alcoholic beverages.

10. See your dentist regularly (at least once a year).

DID YOU KNOW...?

Popularly known as bad breath, halitosis is an accumulation of unpleasant odours emerging from the mouth. This is a fairly common problem, since one in every three people have or have had halitosis, and this may affect them psychologically or harm interpersonal relationships.

In 90% of cases, halitosis originates in the mouth because of the build up of oral biofilm (bacterial plaque) on the surface of the tongue and/or in between teeth and gums. Additionally, this build up may lead to tooth decay and/or gum disease. Only the remaining 10% of cases are due to other conditions (ear, nose, and throat, or digestive problems, etc.)