Prevent Bad Breath and Keep Your Mouth Feeling Fresh

Prevent Bad Breath and Keep Your Mouth Feeling Fresh.

If you feel more confident when your breath is smelling fresh, then you may want to try these things that will keep your breath fresh for hours. Sometimes just brushing your teeth doesn't keep your breath fresh for long. You may want to do more to help keep your breath smelling fresher for a longer amount of time. Here are a few tips that I have personally used and found to be effective.

A good mouthwash that can help keep your breath fresh for hours called, Smart Mouth 12 Hour Fresh Breath, can prevent bad breath for up to 12 hours. I use this mouthwash and I feel much more confident about my breath being fresher throughout the day. I've recommended this mouthwash to others who have also noticed that their breath stays fresh for many hours. In fact, I've used it at night before going to bed and woke up with a fresh breath feeling in my mouth in the morning.

Another thing that helps to maintain fresh breath is flossing. Flossing helps to remove food and plaque from in between your teeth. Food particles that are stuck in your teeth can eventually end up causing bad breath. Make sure to floss in between your teeth to remove these particles. Some dental flosses are mint flavored, which I would recommend Try to get in the habit of flossing your teeth everyday.

Chewing sugarless gum can help keep your breath fresh, specifically a mint flavor. Sometimes bad breath can be caused by a dry mouth and chewing sugarless gum can help moisten the mouth and keep it fresh with whatever flavor you choose. Try to stay away from sugary gum that can potentially cause decay to your teeth and decayed teeth could eventually end up causing bad breath.

Coffee, alcohol and other types of drinks can cause bad breath. One such drink that can help prevent bad breath is water. It is good to drink plain water to prevent dehydration. Keeping your self hydrated with water throughout the day will help to keep bad breath away and keep your breath feeling fresher.

There are certain foods that can cause bad breath, a few of them are garlic, onions, broccoli and brussell sprouts. I would sometimes avoid these foods just because I did not want to have bad breath. However, since rinsing with Smart Mouth 12 Fresh Breath mouthwash, I've noticed that I can eat almost anything and still have fresh breath. It is recommended to rinse with the mouthwash after eating these type of foods that can cause bad breath. There are even travel size packets of this mouthwash for when you are not at home.

You may want to see your dentist if you are having problems with bad breath. Like I mentioned before, decaying teeth can cause bad breath. It would be a good idea to have your teeth checked and fixed if there is any signs of decay. Regular cleanings from a dentist may also help to clean out plaque and other hard to reach particles in your mouth.

Natural Ways to Keep Your Breath Fresh:

Brush – after every meal, and be sure that your toothbrush is in good shape. A chewed-up, disfigured brush will miss those hard-to-reach areas.

Herb Pharm Breath Tonic – is my all time favorite. The non-aerosol spray is made from a sugar-free blend of certified organic peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, and clove extracts that leave my mouth feeling fabulous and clean.

Tongue Scraper – This smooth plastic or metal tool glides over the tongue and removes dead cells and bacteria

Floss – removes plaque and food that you may not even realize was stuck. I keep a container in my office desk 

Water – According to the Mayo Clinic, drink water – not coffee, soft drinks or alcohol. Chewing gum or sucking on candy (preferably natural) also stimulates saliva, washing away food particles and bacteria.

Fenugreek – put one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in four cups of cold water, boil, then simmer for fifteen minutes over a low flame. Strain and drink like tea.

Guava – unripe guava has been said to aid bad breath as it contains tannic and phosphoric acids.

Apple cider vinegar – swallow a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar just before each meal (you may want to add it to a glass of water)

Alfalfa – alfalfa tablets have been said to aid bad breath

Anise – the licorice-flavored seed, may aid in reducing bacteria

Chlorophyll – Try liquid or chlorophyll tablets. Chlorophyll has a deodorizing effect

Clove Tea/Mouthwash – Cloves are a powerful antiseptic. Make a tea by putting three whole or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves in two cups of hot water and steep for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour through a fine strainer and use as a mouthwash or gargle twice a day.

Fennel – Slowly chew the leaves and allow the saliva to build up in your mouth. Or, mix the contents of a fennel capsule with baking soda, make into a paste, and brush your teeth, gums and tongue with it.

Lemon – If you can stand it, a lemon wedge sprinkled with salt will help stop onion or garlic breath.

Parsley & Mint – Chewing parsley or mint leaves has been a remedy used for thousands of years. These herbs are especially good if garlic and onions are the source of your bad breath. Parsley is very high in chlorophyll. Chew a few parsley sprigs dipped in vinegar for immediate relief. If you swallow the leaves after chewing them they will be digested and continue to provide breath freshness for quite a while. These plants seem to reduce the production of intestinal gas by promoting better digestion.

Natural gum – such as glee, is made with spearmint or peppermint essential oils. These oils kill odor-causing bacteria, and the chewing action stimulates the production of saliva which helps combat bad breath.

Sage – contains essential oils with antibacterial properties that help neutralize one of the causes of bad breath. Chew raw leaves.

Spirulina – is a very good source of chlorophyll and can be purchased either in capsule or loose form. It’s suggested to start with 500 mg three times a day, but please check with your medical professional first!

Tea tree oil – derived from the leaves of the native Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree, tea tree oil contains antiseptic compounds, which make it a powerful disinfectant. Try using a toothpaste containing tea tree oil, or put a few drops of tea tree oil on your toothbrush alone, or with your regular toothpaste. It has a strong aromatic flavor.

Baking Soda – Brushing your teeth with baking soda will help reduce the acidity in your mouth, which is less inviting for bacteria. Combine two tablespoons of dried lemon or orange rind, 1/4 cup of  baking soda, and two teaspoons of salt.