Clean Your Tongue Anaerobic bacteria thrive in the fissures and mucous layer of the tongue, sometimes creating a visible whitish layer. They live safe from oxygen under a protective layer of mucous, food particles and proteins . Tongue cleaners can remove this layer and much of the bacteria which resides on your tongue. Drink Plenty of Water Keeping hydrated allows proper salivary flow to help rinse and flush out unwanted bacteria. Use non-alcohol Chlorine Dioxide Mouthwashes Mouthwashes containing chlorine dioxide are the latest advance against bad breath.
Chlorine dioxide neutralizes the sulfur compounds which cause bad breath.
A majority of mouth rinses contain alcohol, which actually dries out the mouth and can end up contributing to halitosis. Gum Chewing stimulates saliva and aids in cleaning out noxious bacteria. Check for Signs of Gingivitis and Other Dental Problems Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums and ligaments which support the teeth. This leads to bone loss and deep pockets between the teeth and gums which are not easily cleanable. Extremely high amounts of bacteria can live in these pockets and need aggressive cleaning therapies to reduce bad breath.