We all want a healthy, beautiful smile, but there are some
things in our daily routine that are infringing on maintaining
pearly whites. Some common habits lead to halitosis - or bad
breath - and yellow our teeth. Taking care of your entire mouth
is important to maintain a healthy smile, fresh breath and
overall well-being. There are several items that we often link
to stinky breath, such as soda and coffee, but snacks like bread
and potato chips are also big culprits. Because all
carbohydrates break down into simple sugars - the biggest cause
of bad breath - snacking on a baguette may cause more damage
than you think. It’s okay to have carbs during meal times
because you will produce more saliva and be able to wash down
the sugars more easily. Bread and crackers have a chewy,
adhesive texture that can stick to your teeth and allow for
bacteria to cultivate. It may seem odd, but if you are a soda
drinker, it is important not to brush right after downing a
carbonated beverage. The acid in soda can cause erosio