Bad Breath Oral Hygiene Tips
Build up of bacteria causes plaque and is often responsible for gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath. A good oral hygiene routine using advanced products that are specifically designed to combat and remove bacteria will lead to a healthier mouth and fresher breath.

It is important to ensure that excess bacteria and debris are removed from the mouth. No single oral hygiene technique is sufficient to remove them all, and as bacteria are very tenacious, it's vital to combine brushing and flossing with the use of a good quality toothpaste and mouthwash.

Check out these useful tips to support your oral health and wellness.


Brush first thing in the morning, before eating and drinking, and last thing at night. Use medium nylon round ended and polished bristles - electric toothbrushes are most effective so try an Oral B 3D 7000 / 8000 range which came top in recent studies by Professor Cochren.

Work around the mouth in an orderly way, ensuring that you clean all faces of the teeth to avoid missing any areas. Use circular movements holding your toothbrush at a 45° angle to the teeth. Pay special attention to the area where the gums and teeth meet and spend at least 2 minutes top and 2 minutes bottom to do a proper job.


Using floss, tape or wood sticks or another form of inter-dental cleaning aid to reach between the teeth will greatly enhance the effects of your dental hygiene routine. Floss in between all the teeth that you want to keep as 90% of problems arise from areas between teeth!


A high percentage of bacteria accumulate in the inaccessible area at the back of the tongue. Clean this area gently with an efficient tongue cleaner specifically designed to do the job perfectly.


A mouthwash reaches places that brushing cannot. Use twice a day - in the morning, brush before breakfast and mouthwash after breakfast. At night, use last thing, after brushing. Make sure that the mouthwash you use is alcohol-free and that there is proof that it works by revealing the removed bacteria, like Dentyl Active!


Pay regular visits to your dentist or hygienist and ask them to check your cleaning and oral hygiene technique.