If you suffer from bad breath, you may feel self-conscious around other people, and it is easy to feel like you are the only person in the world with this problem. In fact, it is a fairly common one; you aren’t alone. More than 80 million people suffer from bad breath, known by its medical term as chronic halitosis.
If you are worried that you have bad breath, here are some great tips to help:
- Snack on an apple, a stick of celery, or a carrot – These are great snacks to eat throughout the day because fresh and crispy fruits and vegetables help to wash bacteria away from your gums, tongue, and teeth. This is bacteria that causes bad breath. They also help to eliminate bad breath that is caused by fasting or hunger. If your stomach is empty, bad breath can occur because it causes acid to build up in the stomach.
- Quit smoking – If you smoke, this is undoubtedly the reason you are suffering from bad breath. So, now would be a good time to quit! You are probably thinking ‘easier said than done.’ Vaping could help you quit. The good thing about vaping is that it comes in a wide range of great flavors, such as mint and strawberry, so it can leave your breath smelling great instead of bad. Ecigoz is a good resource for more information.
- Chew sugarless chewing gum – You will help to stimulate saliva flow by chewing a piece of sugarless gum. The salvia can help to improve your breath because it will wash away bacteria and food debris.
- Drink enough water – To avoid a dry mouth, you need to drink eight glasses of water every day. This will also help to wash away bacteria and food particles, which are the main cause of foul breath.
- Use a mouth rinse – When you brush your teeth in the morning, finish off by using a mouth rinse. Do note, however, that this will not cure bad breath, it will only mask it. Nevertheless, it can leave you smelling better and your teeth gleaming too.
- Brush your teeth twice per day – To remove food debris and plaque, you need to brush your teeth twice a day, two to three minutes each time. This will ensure that your teeth look amazing, and that bad breath doesn’t develop as easily.
- Brush or scrape your tongue – Last but not least, it is not enough to simply brush your teeth, you need to brush or scrape your tongue too. This is where most people are going wrong. Residue often builds up between the folds in the tongue and your taste buds, and by using a tongue scraper, you can get rid of this. If you don’t have a tongue scraper, simply use your toothbrush to brush your tongue.
So there you have it; some great tips to ensure that your breath smells great and you feel amazing. Try the tips above, and you are bound to notice a difference.
What other ways can you help with keeping bad breath away? Let me know in the comments below!
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