Whether you're around the person with bad breath or the one who has the bad breath, halitosis stinks! It's embarrassing, but figuring out how to combat your smelly breath successfully can sometimes feel impossible.
Sometimes, the solution is extremely simple and right in front of you. If, however, you're already doing the basics of maintaining oral hygiene, you may find these other 6 tips will unlock the door to curing your bad breath once and for all.
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1. Brush and floss. Probably the most common sense remedy to bad breath is offered up by WebMD. Taking care of foul odors from your mouth is much like taking care of any foul body odor. Keep that area clean. Be sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once a day.
2. Scrape tongue. Another way to help the smell from your mouth is to use a tongue scraper. According to everyday HEALTH, the scraper helps remove bacteria and dead cells that are usually the cause of the stinky breath.
3. Salivate. Although it may sound strange, one of the best ways to fight bad breath is through your own saliva. Medical News Today recommends chewing sugar-free gum, sucking on sugar-free mints or drinking water. Do anything that will help produce more of your body's natural anti-odor barrier.
4. Modify your diet. Colgate states that what you are eating, or maybe not eating, could be contributing to your bad breath. A diet rich in nuts, fruits and vegetables; brown rice; fish; and seeds can help reduce the bacteria and intestinal gasses that create the bad breath. Medical News Today recommends avoiding coffee, alcohol and sugary foods as these contribute to your bad breath.
5. Chew parsley. If you find you are suffering from halitosis, the Mayo Clinic recommends chewing on fresh parsley for a natural breath freshener.
6. Chew fennel. Another all-natural breath freshener according to Colgate is fennel. Top 10 Home Remedies says to slowly chew 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds to freshen your breath. You can also drink fennel tea twice a day if that is preferable. Steep 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds in 1 cup of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Swish. Using alcohol-free mouthwash for 30 seconds every day could help too. everyday HEALTH makes one from 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon baking soda and a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
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You don't have to worry about knocking some poor, unsuspecting soul over with your bad breath any longer. With these great tips, you can pull your halitosis under control and have fresh breath from now on.