How to get rid of bad breath

One of the things that people are most self-conscious about is bad breath in a social setting. Learning how to treat and better yet prevent bad breath from ever being an issue is liberating and good for your health.

Tip 1 - Brushing your tongue reduces bacteria growth and reduces bad breath

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Brushing your tongue reduces bacteria growth and reduces bad breath

People don't realise whilst brushing there teeth, brushing your tongue makes a huge difference don't go scrubbing hard just softly and I would not advise this method if you're using an electric toothbrush - turn it off and go manual.

 

Tip 2 - Looking for the ingredient "Xylitol" in your gum

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"Xylitol" works to help your bacteria duplicating again and again in your mouth

Xylitol is a type of sugar*

Tip 3 - Brushing before bed is vital

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Brushing every day before bed and the normal in the morning is completely vital. At night you're eating your dinner/having a hot chocolate or whatever it is if you do not brush that's like leaving milk outside for 10 hours... the smell, even when brushing in the morning it will still somewhat remain. 

Tip 4 - Saliva is the enemy of bad breath - keep your mouth moisturised

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Saliva is the enemy of bad breath - keep your mouth moisturised

Your Saliva comes with huge benefits as it physically washes bacteria, and carries antiseptic which has enzymes which kill of bacteria.

Drinking water throughout the day reduces your chances of bad breath.

Tip 5 - Quit smoking - if you're a smoker

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Tip 6 - Clean your tongue with a tongue scraper

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Clean your tongue with a tongue scraper

Tip 7 - Mask your bad breath by eating these foods

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Several foods including parsley, green tea and nuts can do an incredibly effective job of masking your bad breath. Check out the link for a full list of the best foods for your breath.

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