Not many people know that they have bad breath. For fresh breath, you need proper hygiene. Here are tips to help you:
Dental care
•Brush your teeth and scrape your tongue every morning or anytime you awake from a nap.
•Rinse your mouth thoroughly and gargle with cool water after brushing and scrapping your tongue.
•Drink a significant amount of water after brushing your teeth. Avoid eating or drinking anything else for at least 30 minutes.
•Visit a dentist, at least twice a year. Bad breath has been known to be caused by dental problems, if you suffer from a chronic bad breath, consult your dentist.
Diet
•Avoid sugary foods, garlic, onions, meat, fish, poultry, and eggs. These foods cause bad breath. Fresh fruits and vegetables help to cleanse your entire system. Leafy green vegetables, in particular, are well known for assisting the body in maintaining fresh breath. Try chewing fresh peppermint, spearmint, parsley, or basil instead of gum.
•Drink plenty of fresh water daily. This way, you keep your body properly hydrated. This helps in the natural cleansing processes, and can help tackle bad breath.
•Chewing gum, candies or using mouthwash are not adequate solutions for curbing bad breath. These substances can complicate hygiene issues if left in the mouth for a significant amount of time. Leafy green vegetables, lemons, and limes are much better in emergencies when your toothbrush is not close by. Always remember to rinse thoroughly with water after each application.
•Eat guava, gooseberry and bread. These help in cleaning the back of the throat. Drink plenty of water after food.
For fresh breath
•Floss after eating.
•If you must eat onions or garlic, a trick is to only eat them in the company of others who are also eating them.
•Brush with baking soda or swish with a solution of baking soda and water after brushing your teeth with toothpaste. It helps to level out the pH balance in your mouth, making it harder for bacteria to fester. Do this before bed, and you can eliminate morning breath. Be sure to rinse your mouth after swishing with or brushing with baking soda. Be careful not to use overdose of baking soda as this may damage your teeth and gum.
•Avoid breathing in anyone’s face whenever you suspect you may have bad breath. Breathe in while facing others, and breathe out when you are not facing them.
CAUTION!
•Don’t over-brush! It can damage your gums, which may exacerbate any existing hygiene problems. Rely on fresh water more often than your toothbrush, and switch to soft bristles if necessary.
•Don’t overeat.
•Don’t smoke tobacco.
•Avoid alcohol and when you do, brush your teeth after.
•Don’t cough violently as it may cause the release of bad smelling tonsil stones which may stay on the back of your throat for days.
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