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Every person wants that perfect, flawless smile. Some choose teeth whitening procedures to reach this goal, while others need more protective care, and thus choose porcelain veneers or dental veneers. But all the cosmetic dentistry in the world can't help you get rid of bad breath—the truth is that no one’s eyes will be on your smile when your breath reeks!

With over 30 years of experience, the family dentists at Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D. Inc know that their family dental care services can only go so far to help you have fresh-smelling breath for those big moments in life. Whether it’s having good breath for a big date or an important presentation for the office, the best dentists in Waipahu want to help you succeed in these significant moments, so that people can focus on and appreciate your smile. Always emphasizing dental wellness, here are their recommended, dentist-approved tips to getting rid of bad breath:

  1. Brush and floss. Plaque collects bacteria that causes bad breath. The best way to get rid of plaque? Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day—or 30 minutes to an hour after eating. It’s basic oral hygiene.
  2. Scrape your tongue. “Smelly” bacteria lives on your tongue. Using your toothbrush or a tongue scrape, lightly brush off the extra coat.
  3. Use mouthwash. Swish, swirl, but never swallow. Choose mouthwash that kills germs to kill bad breath. But never substitute mouthwash for a good brushing and floss!
  4. Instead of mints, chew sugarless gum. The bacteria in your mouth sure does love sugar, using it to create aide that breaks down tooth enamel in your mouth, and causes bad breath. Instead, pop up in a stick of sugarless gum to chew after meals.
  5. Keep your gums healthy. This is where flossing and brushing comes in handy, as bacteria wedged at the bottom of teeth creates an odor.
  6. See a professional. If all else fails, there could be an underlying problem at hand. And sometimes, despite all of your efforts to keep your oral hygiene up to snuff, there is. 

Schedule an appointment with the best family & cosmetic dentistry practice in Waipahu today at Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D. Inc by calling (808) 676-5711. For more information on other specialized dentistry, visit their website

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