Tips to get a fresh breath in Ramadan

Arab Weather - One of the most embarrassing problems that Muslims encounter during fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is bad breath during the day in Ramadan, which is mainly caused by the secretion of sulfur by anaerobic bacteria, which has a pungent and unpleasant smell, and the production of these bacteria increases during fasting as a result of a lack of Salivation due to not drinking fluids during fasting.

In order to ensure that you get a fresh breath and get rid of bad breath during the day in Ramadan, we offer you a set of simple tips that you can rely on during this holy month, according to the delegation portal.

1- Using a toothpick or a toothbrush to clean the teeth and most importantly the tongue during the fasting period to remove the sticky white layer that forms on it and which contains millions of numbers of bacteria.

2- Drinking a lot of fluids during breakfast so that the secretion of saliva during fasting does not decrease significantly.

3- Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables that contain large amounts of vitamins to stimulate blood circulation in the gums.

4- Use dental floss at least once or twice.

5- Avoid foods that may disturb your breath, such as onions and garlic.

6- Quit smoking as much as possible after breakfast.

7- Gargling with a fresh mouthwash and chewing sugar-free gum between Iftar and Suhoor to stimulate saliva production.

8- Drink aromatic drinks such as cinnamon, star anise, green tea and parsley that keep your mouth smelling fragrant.

9- Treat any problems with the gums and teeth and visit the doctor if necessary.

10- Not to sleep immediately after suhoor, and it is preferable that the time between suhoor and bedtime should not be less than two hours.