Introduction
- 1. What are mouth bacteria?
- 2. The types of mouth bacteria
- 3. The benefits of mouth bacteria
- 4. The dangers of mouth bacteria
- 5. How to prevent mouth bacteria
- 6. How to get rid of mouth bacteria
- 7. Conclusion
Floss Between Your Teeth
You know the saying “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!”? Well just remember, your teeth are never fully clean without some floss! While brushing your teeth removes the food and plaque film on the tops and sides of your teeth, flossing is the only thing that can help to remove these items from in between your teeth. When flossing, remember to be gentle so that you do not harm your gum tissue. To use floss properly, form the floss in a “C” shape against the surface of each tooth, rubbing back and forth to gently break up the plaque and food particles held in between.
Brush Your Tongue
The tongue is one of the main reservoirs of bacteria and toxic matter in the mouth. The tongue naturally has microscopic furrows along the entire top surface of the tongue. To paint the picture a little bit more clearly, the tongue has numerous valleys/cracks which bacteria can bury down into to hide and flourish. To properly clean your tongue, brush gently in a circular motion for at least 30 seconds, along the entire top surface of the tongue. Alternatively, you can use a tongue scraper, which can be found in the toothbrush aisle of your local store, to effectively clean the surface of your tongue.
Drink Water
Sure water is not the most exciting liquid out there, but staying hydrated means that bacteria is less apt to flourish within your mouth. When your mouth is dry, bacteria quite literally stick to your teeth and the inside surfaces of your mouth and are free to thrive. Each time you drink water to moisten the surfaces inside your mouth, making it harder for bacteria to adhere, and flush away toxins from your mouth through your digestive tract with each drink!
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Take A Probiotic
Certain probiotics have been shown to help fight gum disease and halitosis (bad breath) 2. While research is still being conducted to determine exactly how and to what extent probiotics work to reduce oral bacteria, it certainly has shown great promise.
Eat Fibrous Food
Just as brushing your teeth physically removes bacteria and plaque from your teeth, chewing on fibrous foods can also help to remove these items from your teeth. Fibrous foods like raw fruits and vegetables: carrots, apples, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, etc. can all act to shake adhered bacteria from your teeth and your oral cavity tissues.
We hope you found these tips helpful! Just remember, your health begins and ends with YOU!