DEALING WITH BAD BREATH

 
Brush your teeth and scrape your tongue first thing every morning, and after each time you take a nap. Foul-smelling bacteria have had a chance to take over your mouth while you sleep,
and are most likely causing unpleasant "morning breath." Tongue scrapers can be found in most health food stores or drug stores and for those who can't afford to get one, you can improvise by using a spoon.

After you brush your teeth and scrape your tongue, rinse your mouth thoroughly and gargle with fresh, cool water. This is an important step, one that many people overlook.

After completing the two steps above, make sure you drink a significant amount of water, and avoid eating or drinking anything else for at least 30 minutes. This completes the cleansing process of your mouth, throat and stomach, which is important for fresh breath after you sleep.

Avoid foods such as garlic, onions, sugary foods, meats, fish, poultry, and eggs before going to bed. These foods are known notorious for causing bad breath. Fresh fruits and vegetables actually help to cleanse your entire system, and the result is improved breath.

After you eat or drink anything (besides water), thoroughly rinse your mouth and gargle with water. Practice this day and night and you will keep abreast of nasty bacteria buildup in your mouth, which cause bad breath. Run your tongue along the surfaces of your teeth throughout the day, and if you ever notice any plaque buildup, brush your teeth again and rinse thoroughly with water, making sure that you feel your teeth, not plaque buildup, which is a contributing factor to bad breath.

Drink plenty of fresh water every day, but try to avoid drinking water too close to meal times, as it can decrease your digestive capacity. Keeping your body properly hydrated assists in its own natural cleansing processes, and can help tackle bad breath.

Any time you notice that you have bad breath, rinse your mouth with water. If this doesn't work, then brush your teeth again. You may also need to scrape your tongue again. Always finish by rinsing with plenty of cool water.

The use of chewing gum, mouthwash, and candy are not adequate solutions for dealing with bad breath, as they do not address the root cause, which is improper hygiene. In fact, these substances can complicate hygiene issues if left in the mouth for a significant amount of time.

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.

Eat guava, gooseberry and rough food like bread which help you in cleaning the back of your throat. Drink plenty of water after food.

Visit a dentist, at least twice a year. Bad breath has been known to be caused by dental problems, so you should consult your dentist if you suffer from a bad breath.