Even if it is, there are chances that you are not aware of it. So, how can you find out if you have bad breath? Lick the back of your hand and then count till ten. Now, smell it. If there is a foul smell, you have bad breath. Let me tell you how you can banish this foul smell from your life.

• Start with taking care of your oral health. Brush thoroughly after your meals and before you go to bed. Floss once a day, immediately after you have brushed your teeth. Clean your tongue, once a day, after you have cleaned your teeth thoroughly.

• Rinse your mouth after consuming anything. This will help keep your mouth clean and hydrated. However, don’t trust only on rinsing after your meals; remember to brush an hour after your meals.
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water everyday. Your mouth should be hydrated at all times. Saliva helps keep bad breath at bay.
• Cut down on smoking and drinking. Tobacco and alcohols are the biggest culprits spoiling your dental health. Cut down on the number of cigarettes you smoke and the number of drinks you take.
• Food that contains onions and garlic give you bad breath instantly. Seafood and some types of meat also cause your mouth to stink. Clean your mouth thoroughly after you have had these food items.
• Some medicines give dry mouth as a side effect, which in turn causes bad breath. Ask your dentist if one of your medicines is giving you the bad odor in the mouth. Ask your doctor to suggest alternatives for such medicines.

If regular care does not help you get rid of your bad breath, your dentist and let him/her find out the underlying reason.

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