Fresher Breath while wearing a mask

[Blueplanet]

Brush your gums as well as your teeth with toothpaste, mouthwash and baking soda vigorously. Use dental floss. Gargle with mouth wash for several seconds. Some people may not be able to use baking soda. This is not medical advice, just a home remedy.
Any other suggestions are welcomed.

[Earthshine2]

1. Before putting it on, spray the inside of the mask with a pleasant scent.

I like to dissolve various essential oils into alcohol (Everclear) and place in small spray bottles.

I carry a spray bottle when I'm out in the world. It's very good for disinfecting the handles of such things as shopping carts and bathroom doors.

[Blueplanet]

2. Good idea

You can also wipe the mask with a pleasant smelling soap.

[Earthshine2]

9. Doesn't this result in breathing in soap particles?

In my alcohol/essential oil sprays, the alcohol evaporates leaving a fine layer of scented oil. I like lavender, fir needle, lemongrass and some others.

[MizLibby]

5. And you can also have a spot of Everclear in your peppermint tea before leaving home.

[tblue37]

3. Brush your tongue.

[Blueplanet]

8. Exactly

Brush the tongue as well. Brush the entire mouth. People may have the cleanest mouths they have ever had because of having to wear a mask.

[Ms. Toad]

11. The tongue was the suggestion I was going to add -

But my mouth is no cleaner than it always is, since none of this changes my dental hygiene routine.

[cry baby]

4. My oral hygiene routine has suffered during isolation for sure.

I’m reminded every time I put my mask on! 🤭

[demmiblue]

6. No, do not brush your teeth/gums vigorously.

That causes gum recession. Think about brushing your gums/teeth as a massage.

And don't spray shit on your mask... just wash regularly with a mild soap.

[Blueplanet]

10. Massage

sounds better. Did not know about gum recession. I also use bleach and mild soap to wash a mask.

[scarletlib]

7. Chew gum.

[Squinch]

12. Waterpik! It is the secret of happiness!

[nykym]

13. Try a

breath mint before putting your mask on.