7 Ways To Maintain Mouth Health During Ramadan Fasting So It Doesn't Smell

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YOGYAKARTA 'Maintaining the health of the mouth during fasting is important. There is no reason not to maintain the health of the dental and oral area, especially during fasting because if it doesn't trigger problems such as unpleasant mouth odors, bleeding gums, shariawan, and various other problems.

Maintaining the health of the mouth when fasting must also be done every day. Unfortunately awareness of maintaining the health of the teeth and mouth is still often ignored.

Maintaining the health of the mouth while fasting requires more thorough action. Here are some tips to keep the mouth healthy and fresh.

Water has an effect on the health of the mouth. When the body is dehydrated or lacks fluids, the mouth will dry more easily. When it occurs the mouth will emit an unpleasant odor and even trigger a hole in the teeth.

In order not to lack fluids, try to drink 8 glasses of water or the equivalent of 2 liters. The way to drink must also be gradual, starting from 2 glasses when breaking the fast, 2 glasses after prayer isya/tarawih, 2 glasses before bed, and 2 glasses at dawn.

When breaking the fast, it is recommended to drink or eat sweet foods such as dates. However, sugar intake must still be considered, aka should not be excessive. Too much sugar intake is not balanced by maintaining dental hygiene will cause problems. Some problems triggered by sugar such as cavities.

Maintaining the health of the teeth and mouth when fasting, one of which is done by eating fruits and vegetables, especially those containing vitamin C. These vitamins help prevent filtering and infection. In addition vitamin C helps keep immunity strong.

Brushing teeth must be done right. The wrong way to brush teeth sometimes makes the food side not really clean. In addition, the wrong way will actually hurt the gums. One of the correct tips for brushing teeth is with a small brush head and smooth hair.

Brushing the right teeth will prevent the remaining food tucked in the teeth from rotting, triggering holes in the teeth. During fasting, brushing teeth twice a day before bed and after dawn.

Cleaning teeth is important, but don't forget to clean the tongue. This organ has the potential to become a breeding ground for bacteria that cause the smell of the mouth. Use a special tongue brush or tongue cleaner to make it cleaner.

If until now the smoking habit is still being carried out, it is advisable to immediately stop it. Cigarettes trigger a change in color on the teeth. In addition, the chemicals contained in cigarettes will settle in the mouth area to trigger the emergence of bacteria.

Dental health will not be maximized if the doctor's examination is not carried out regularly. The reason is that the problems that exist in the teeth and mouth area can only be known by direct inspection by the dentist. Try to regularly check your teeth to the doctor. It is also recommended to sca around at least once every six months.

Those are some tips for maintaining mouth health while fasting. Visit VOI.id to get more interesting information.