I talked to my local medical lab, B.C. Biomedical Labs, and asked what your options are. They indicated that you can do three things:
- Brush your teeth, tongue and roof of your mouth then rinse thoroughly to minimize swallowing any toothpaste.
- A little bit of mouthwash is acceptable but spit and possibly rinse with water to minimize swallowing any of the mouthwash.
- Do nothing. Go in with bad breath and all but have a mint or some gum handy for after your test is over.
Of course the best thing to do is to call and speak with your doctor and/or medical lab before hand to confirm what is acceptable.
Fasting really makes our mouth smelly. It's really important to clean our teeth and to maintain good oral hygiene. These are great tips that I could use before I go for a blood test.
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Not eating or missing a meal can indeed give us bad breath. According to our dentist in Goose Creek, the saliva we produce during eating helps break down or fight germs and bacteria in the mouth, which then prevents bad breath.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Geoff. That is also the same advice my dentist in jackson tn has told me about.
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