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2007-05-04 18:51:18 · 16 answers · asked by 1379 1 in Beauty & Style Skin & Body Other - Skin & Body

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Suppose you conduct a 'breath test' as you make your way to an important meeting, and you fail. Don't worry - the following quick fixes can help to minimize your horrible halitosis. If your gums, tongue and teeth are harbouring odour-causing bacteria, you'll want to adopt some rigorous daily hygiene habits to inhibit them. That's when special rinses, attention to toothpaste and regular brushing and flossing can begin making bad breath good.
Steps

1. Learn the side effects of any medications you may be taking, are they causing your bad breath? If so, you may wish to call your doctor to see if you can switch medications if bad breath is a big issue for you.
2. Follow your diet for a few days. Are you eating a lot of something known for causing bad breath? For example, garlic, onions and some types of fish are known to cause bad breath.
3. Cut back on the foods that cause bad breath.
4. If you'd like to fix the problem herbally, rather than going the "usual" route: Chew, do not swallow, a sprig of parsley or mint before and after eating to get rid of post-meal halitosis if you chose the herbal route.
5. If you'd rather go the usual route, gargle with a mouthwash or chew a stick of gum, but don't use mints, as they have sugars that feed the bacteria on your tongue.
6. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to assure a fresh, clean feeling.
7. Purchase and use a tongue scraper and/or vigorously brush your tongue--your teeth are not the only place where odor-causing bacteria form. Make sure to brush the back of your tongue, not just the front.
8. Floss on a regular basis, preferably after each meal. This is still necessary, even after a toothbrush cleaning.
9. Consider that your bad breath may be stemming from within. While some bad breath is "superficial," (ie caused by bacteria in the mouth) it is often times the result of poor digestion. To alleviate this type of bad breath, make it a point to eat a serving of "active culture" yogurt every day. The healthful bacteria in the yogurt will aid in digestion, and quickly eliminate any traces of internally generated bad breath.


Tips

* Chances are, your breath is not as bad as you think it is. Ask someone you trust (and will give you an honest answer) if they think you have bad breath.
* General rule of thumb: if you have a taste in your mouth, however light, you have bad breath. This only applies during periods of time when you aren't eating.
* With so many choices of toothpastes on the market, pick one that you like the flavor of so that you'll enjoy brushing your teeth.
* Don't drink bad-smelling liquids, as these particularly stick around in your mouth - drink lots of water and milk, and don't go heavy on juice or liquor.
* The people of South America start their mornings by gargling with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water. This keeps their breath fresh throughout the day.
* To keep your toothbrush free of bacteria, store it, head down, in a lidded plastic tumbler of hydrogen peroxide. Rinse the brush down well before you use it.
* Here's how to properly check for bad breath (the classic way of blowing into the palms and smelling them is a placebo: you may think you're ok but you are not): Lick the back of your hand and then smell it, if no odor is sensed - just the 'presence' of normal saliva, then you are good to go!


Warnings

* Do not stop prescription medication without your doctor's consent.
* If none of the aforementioned techniques work for you, and you know you have severe bad breath, seek medical attention as bad breath can, in some rare cases, be a symptom of a far more serious disease.
* Make sure you see a dentist regularly to fill up any cavities that may cause an unpleasant odor.


Things You'll Need

* A knowledge of the side-effects of any medication you may be taking (if you're not sure, contact your doctor or pharmacist).
* Notebook and pen to track your diet.
* Sprigs of parsley and mint if you choose the natural route.
* Gum, mints, and mouthwash if you choose the standard route.
* Water.
* Tongue cleaner.
* Toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss.


Hope it helps.Good Luck!!
):-)

2007-05-04 21:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 2

Floss, brush 2 or 3 times a day, and consider using some mouthwash.

2007-05-04 18:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0 0

Brush your teeth at least twice daily, use a commercial or natural mouthwash (a few drops of hydrogen peroxide with warm water, and gargle), chew parsley, chew gum, Altoids breath mints.

2007-05-04 20:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by daryavaush 5 · 0 0

Test the Difresh Stop-Halitosis Mouth Spray. It will solve all your bad breath problems immediately. You can read more in Difresh Shop web in internet ;-))

2014-07-27 03:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Brush your teeth, floss and use mouth wash. Try a tooth brush with a tongue cleaner.

2007-05-05 02:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Brush your tongue before you goto bed. I swear, it'll make all the difference.
Chew gum.
Get breath mints.

2007-05-04 18:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Erika A 2 · 0 0

Chew parsley, it gives your breath a minty smell. And brush your tongue. And teeth.

2007-05-04 18:58:41 · answer #7 · answered by Helen Scott 7 · 0 0

well you should brush your teeth and floss 2 times a day, and use mouthwash then you should come and make out with me and i will show you how to do it like a pro! ;) lol jk Good luck

~Ashleyyy

2007-05-04 19:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by Julia♥ 4 · 0 0

brush your teeth and tongue. most people dont brush their tongue and that's the root cause of stinky breath. Also, try drinking tea, green tea especially.

2007-05-05 04:34:50 · answer #9 · answered by Honest Answers™ 5 · 0 0

use a little peroxide and water mix after brushing your teeth olny about half of a little med. cup

2007-05-04 18:55:10 · answer #10 · answered by skippy83 2 · 0 0

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