How to prevent bad breath during Ramadan?

The long periods of hunger that come with the changing dietary routine during Ramadan can lead to bad breath. Paying attention to oral hygiene while fasting is also of great importance for health. So, how can bad breath be prevented during Ramadan? Here is the answer...

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How to prevent bad breath during Ramadan?

Experts recommend that you must brush your teeth, clean your tongue, and use mouthwash during suhoor.

Bad breath can be experienced more frequently during the month of Ramadan. While hunger can be one of the causes of bad breath, dental problems such as tartar or tooth decay can also cause it.

For this reason, it is recommended to consult a dentist regarding bad breath.

The following should be done to prevent bad breath:

Drink water: Consuming plenty of water during suhoor prevents dry mouth and reduces bad breath by increasing saliva production.

Brush teeth regularly: It is important to brush your teeth during suhoor and after iftar. Dental floss can be used to clean between teeth.

Tongue cleaning: Bacteria that accumulate on the tongue surface can cause bad breath. A tongue scraper can be used for tongue cleaning.

Avoid carbohydrate-rich and acidic foods: Avoiding excessively carbohydrate-rich and acidic foods during suhoor can reduce bad breath.

Consume fresh fruits and vegetables: Consuming fresh vegetables and fruits during suhoor can reduce bad breath. Especially fragrant greens like mint and parsley can be beneficial.

'NUTRITION AND ORAL HYGIENE PROTECT OUR TEETH'

Stating that we should pay attention to protecting our oral health and our nutrition during the month of Ramadan, experts say, "It is necessary to stay away from carbohydrate-rich and acidic foods during suhoor. While consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrate-rich and acidic foods during suhoor causes bad breath, carbohydrate-rich foods also make you get hungry quickly. We should consume such foods as little as possible during the month of Ramadan."

News Source: 12punto