6 Simple Ways to Get Better Smelling Breath

Bad breath is the gift that keeps on giving, although you wish it would stop. Next to having super yellow teeth, it could be one of the biggest turn-offs when it comes to your oral health.

If your halitosis goes beyond morning breath, there could be another issue. Think about your daily habits and your diet, as well as your general health. You might need to make some changes. Here are a few simple ideas that can help.

1. Snack on Something Crunchy

Crunchy fruits and vegetables act as tiny toothbrushes scrubing your mouth & teeth clean. In the process of biting and chewing them, they help to rub off plaque and get rid of bacteria.

Vegetables are also alkaline so,

Eating plenty of produce will balance out the acid in your body.
Too much acid contributes to bad breath.
Too much fat & ketones do the same thing because they sit in your stomach and ferment, creating smelly breath that comes up from your belly.

2. Chew On It

Chewing mint after a meal or cup of coffee will give you fresher breath instantly &,
Parsley and other plants also have natural chlorophyll, which does battle against stinky sulfur compounds but,
If you're going to chew gum and suck on mints to freshen your breath… Then use products that contain xylitol rather than sugar.

3. Water, Water Everywhere

Drink at least 48 ounces of water every day to keep your body hydrated and your mouth lubricated. Dry mouth leads to all sorts of problems, including bad breath. Water helps with saliva production and washes away particles of food, plaque, and bacteria without leaving anything behind.

4. Stop with the Sugar

Sugar is often the culprit behind poor-smelling breath because,

It erodes the enamel on your teeth, ultimately causing decay and cavities, plus it sticks around forever.
The bacteria and residue it leaves behind can ferment.
Even as it eats away at your teeth, it sends out noxious fumes you can practically taste in your mouth.

Choose more healthy foods over sugary snacks

5. Practice Cavity Prevention

Cavity prevention goes beyond brushing and flossing regularly.

Dry mouth can cause cavities. The lack of saliva means there's no chance to swallow and rinse away plaque and bacteria.
Sugar is another culprit. Acidic foods and beverages (like soda) can also cause problems.

6. Steps Beyond the Brush

Using mouthwash should become part of your routine.

Get an alcohol free mouthwash because alcohol dries out your mouth.
The mouthwash should have zinc in it because eliminates sulfur.

Don't forget to clean your tongue with your brush or a tongue scraper

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