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eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Dental Floss
- Antiseptic Solution
- Oral Rinse
- Toothbrush And Toothpaste
- Spoon Or Tongue Scraper
Step1
Practice good oral hygiene to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath: Brush twice a day and floss once a day. Use an oral rinse. See the dentist twice a year. Breath mints, sprays, mouthwash and gum mask bad breath but don't resolve it.
Step2
Use a plastic spoon to scrape off white residue on your tongue-- this is often the culprit. Or buy a tongue scraper at a drugstore.
Step3
Brush after eating foods such as milk, cheese and fish. The breakdown of protein in the mouth contributes to bad breath.
Step4
Avoid dry mouth--it's an environment that promotes bad breath. Breathe through your nose, drink plenty of water and steer clear of alcohol.
Step5
Clean dentures in an antiseptic solution nightly.
Step6
See your dentist if the problem continues. Bad breath can be a sign of gum disease, faulty dental work or some other medical problem. Certain medications, the onset of menstruation, drinking coffee, smoking and fasting can also cause bad breath.
Comments
tech1show said
on 6/23/2007 hello friends im suffering from bad breath and avaiable hydrogen peroxides in the market here r much higher than %3, can anybody tell how can i decreasce strong hydrogen peroxide to safe %3 degree? thanks in advance
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Soda bicarb. That is the miracle you need - absolutely nothing else. Just put half a teaspoon of this white miracle in half a glass of water and gargle away. It takes some time to get used to this dry taste. After this, lightly brush your teeth and tongue with a wet brush. All clear - now you can get as close as 2 inches to people without doubting if your breath stinks.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Eat a breathe mint!
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 Sodium bicarbonate or baking soda. That is the miracle you need - absolutely nothing else. Just put half a teaspoon of this white miracle in half a glass of water and gargle away. It takes some time to get used to this dry taste. After this, lightly brush your teeth and tongue with a wet brush. All clear - now you can get as close as 2 inches to people without wondering if you stink.
Anonymous said
on 3/17/2006 Eat an apple to get rid of the bad odors in your mouth or brush your tongue if you have time.