6 Refreshing Fixes for Bad Breath

August 17, 2008

Too shy to talk with someone because of your bad breath? Here are 6 ways from “The Home Remedies” to refresh yourself:

1. Keep your mouth clean. “That’s the key thing”. Thorough brushing twice a day. Flossing regularly. Food and bacteria trapped between teeth and at the gum line can only be removed with floss; if it’s left to linger, it’s not going to smell nice.

2. Clean your tongue, too. Bacteria left on your tongue can certainly contribute to less-than-fresh breath, so be sure to brush your tongue after you’ve polished your pearly whites.

3. Wet your whistle. A dry mouth can equal smelly breath. Salive helps clean your mouth; it has a natural antibacterial action and it washes away food particles. Try chewing sugarless gum or sucking on sugarless mints to stimulate saliva production.

4. Rinse. Rinse your mouth with plain water after eating. Swishing the water around in your mouth may help to remove some of the food particles left in the mouth after a meal.

5. Munch on parsley. That green sprig of parsley that came with your meal can do more than decorate your plate. While munching on parsley or spearmint won’t cure bad breath, the scent of the herb itself can help temporarily cover up offending oral odor.

6. Eat to smell sweet. Foods that help fight plaque may also help fight mouth odor. Opt for celery, carrots, peanuts, or a bit of low-fat healthy diet will help your teeth as well.

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