Why do we have bad breath? Imagine not cleaning the garbage bin at home for a couple of days. The stench will not let you stay at home unless you are stuffing the garbage bin with only shredded paper. Now, imagine parts of the garbage sitting in your mouth for hours. Your mouth will, of course, stink. The mouth stinks when it is left unclean. It stinks when there are food particles left in the mouth. And it is not the food that makes it stink but the bacteria that feed on the leftover food.

So, how do you prevent that foul smell in your mouth? By doing as I say. (Oh! I have wanted to say this for so long!) Read on.

Rinse your mouth well every time you eat or drink anything. The number of meals and snacks that we eat in a day usually surpasses the number of times we brush our teeth. Moreover, brushing is not possible every time you nibble on something or take a sip of a drink. Make a habit of rinsing your mouth after having eaten anything. You can use a good mouthwash once a day to freshen up your breath. Also, drink plenty of water throughout the day. Keeping the mouth salivated is simple yet one of the most effective ways to prevent bad breath.

Try to avoid food with garlic and onions as these trigger bad breath. Brush thoroughly an hour after you have eaten strong-smelling food. Cut down on smoking or consumption of tobacco in any other form. Tobacco not only gives you bad breath, it also spoils your smile with stains.

You can chew on mint leaves, parsley, green cardamom, or anise seeds to freshen up your breath. Keep some of these breath fresheners with you all the time. And don’t forget to visit the dentist if no amount of oral care seem to help you.

Take care. Happy smiling!

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