Products to help get rid of Bad Breath

Fighting bad breath and helping to prevent tonsil stones requires the optimum level of oral hygiene. We recommend the products below to help you.

The editor of this website has suffered tonsil stones for nearly 30 years and has tried every solution – natural solutions and products.  These products come highly (and personally) recommended for bad breath.

There are many brands that claim to help bad breath, you just need to find the one that works for you.

Electric Toothbrush

The primary cause of bad breath are bacteria that build up on and between your teeth.  An electric toothbrush is far more effective than a manual brush at reducing plaque and dislodging food particles which get stuck between the teeth. Choose a good quality electric toothbrush and ensure you keep the detachable toothbrush head clean and renew the brush when needed.

Alcohol Free Mouthwash

Use a mouth wash that gets rid of the bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue. The ProFresh Breath Care System was developed by a Dentist and is completely alcohol free so it won’t dry your mouth out.  Use with a tongue scraper for the most effective treatment for bad breath.  There are other alcohol free mouthwashes available, find one that suits you.

Tongue Scraper

90% of bad breath comes from a dirty tongue.   You need to be scraping your tongue every time you brush.  You can’t see bad breath but if your tongue has a white/yellow coating, it’s probably odour-causing bacteria. You place the tongue scraper as far back on your tongue as you can and drag the scraper forward gently, then rinse it.  Repeat this a few times and then use a mouthwash.  To find out more about the benefits of tongue scraping read this article Tongue Cleaning.

Floss

Simply brushing the teeth is not enough to prevent bad breath.  Flossing reaches more of the dental surface that brushing alone misses.  If you don’t floss,  plaque, a thick yellow material builds up which in just over a week, will turn to tartar.  Tartar contributes to bacteria growth and this causes a rotten smell that cannot simply be covered up with mints. Flossing is recommended to remove food debris and plaque from between the teeth.  Flossing with an electric flosser is more effective at removing plaque than floss string. If you want next level flossing then read below about interdental brushes.

Interdental Brushes

The interdental brush is a small brush specially designed for cleaning between your teeth, where a regular toothbrush doesn’t reach. Using an interdental brush every day, as a complement to toothbrushing, is an easy and efficient method to keep your gums and teeth fresh and healthy and your breath fresh. Cleaning with an interdental brush prevents gum inflammation, cavities and bad breath.

Make it a daily routine to brush between your teeth with an interdental brush to keep your teeth healthy and to prevent gum disease and caries. Interdental brushes are also used for cleaning of implants and orthodontic appliances. Te-Pe is the most well known brand but there are other brands available at lower prices.

Fed up with spending money on trying to get rid of your tonsil stones and fix bad breath?  Try our Natural Solutions for Tonsil Stones tips.