What Happens During My Dental Appointment?
During your dental appointment, your hygienist will scrape your tongue with a tongue scraper and use an anti-bacterial tongue gel to neutralize and remove odor-producing bacteria by-products. Your hygienist will also use scaling instruments to remove the build-up of plaque and calculus (tartar) from your teeth and below the gumline. This aids in reducing the risk of gum (periodontal) disease, which is also a source of oral malodor. Proper daily oral hygiene instructions will also be provided. |
What Can I Do On A Daily Basis?
In addition to regular brushing and flossing, incorporating tongue scraping into your daily oral hygiene routine is an easy and incredibly effective way to maintain a healthy mouth and long-lasting fresh breath. Daily use of an anti-bacterial toothpaste, mouth rinse, and tongue gel will also help you achieve the freshest breath possible and improve your overall oral health. It's important to use an alcohol-free mouth rinse, since alcohol can dry your oral soft tissue which ultimately leads to even faster formation of odor producing bacteria. There are also specifically formulated chewing gums and mints the will help refresh your breath, anytime, anywhere. Look for products that contain the essential oils thymol and eucalyptus as anti-bacterial agents. |
