I must confess I judge people by their appearance. As in, the first impression is always formed by the way a person presents himself/herself. Now, let me also tell you that I am not looking for a Prada label on people’s clothes. I like people who maintain personal hygiene and wear clean clothes. But when a well-dressed person opens his/her mouth to introduce me with a stink, I cannot hide my disgust. Not that I don’t try to but I am sure my face shows a frowned experience. I hate bad breath more than I hate anything. And I am proud to tell you that I never have bad breath. How? Read on.

I brush and floss my teeth daily.
If you are letting bacteria thrive in your mouth in the form of plaque, you will have bad breath. Fight the bacteria with the two most trustworthy weapons you have – the toothbrush and the floss.

I rinse my mouth after consuming anything.
Rinse your mouth several times a day, especially after eating or drinking something, even if it was a tiny piece of pastry you ate.

I clean my tongue regularly.
Use a tongue scraper or a soft toothbrush to clean your tongue. A lot of importance has been laid on getting rid of the bacteria off the teeth, but the tongue also becomes a shelter for bacteria if not cleaned properly. Clean both sides of the tongue. However, don’t scrape too hard.

I eat plenty of fiber.
By fiber, I mean roughage that comes in vegetables and fruits. The roughage helps keep the tongue clean, thus preventing any bacterial growth. Eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can eat.

I drink plenty of water.
It is important to keep the mouth hydrated as bacteria loves to make its home in dry mouths. Gulp down at least 8-10 glasses of water a day.

Now, can any kind of dental hygiene advice be simpler than this?

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