Sequel to our previous article titled: ‘Lovers beware! Bad breath is a love killer,’ we will be providing easy steps on how to prevent bad breath from ruining your relationship. They are natural ways of getting rid of bad breath, while also preventing it from destroying your relationship.

Hydrate

Ensure that you always maintain saliva flow by keeping your mouth moist and making it hard for bacteria to survive. You also have to reduce your intake of things like coffee, alcohol and black tea. These are diuretics that enhance dry mouth.

Indulge in proper oral hygiene

Brush at least twice in a day using fluoride toothpaste to get rid of the plague and the food debris in your teeth. Make it a habit to brush teeth after eating. You may have to carry a toothbrush and toothpaste to work or school so that you can brush after every meal. Also, replace your toothbrush every two months or after an illness. It’s also advisable to use a dental cleaner to remove food particles in your teeth, and use mouthwash twice a day to rinse your mouth. Food particles find a resting place in the tongue so always brush your tongue.

Breath-freshening foods are advised

Foods such as parsley, mint, and cinnamon are breath freshening foods that you can take to have a pleasant breath. These will give you a refreshing mouth breath.

Record the foods you eat and the medicines you take

Some medicines are the culprit of bad breath, but you wouldn’t know unless you inquire. Book a dental appointment and allow the dentist to review your medication. If you suspect that the foods you are eating are causing bad breath, you should keep a log and send it to your dentist for a review.

Make dental appointments regular

Many people see a dentist only when they have an illness, which should not be the case. Dental visits should be routine. During the visit, your dentist will conduct an oral examination and undertake professional teeth cleaning to detect and treat periodontal diseases and other conditions that cause halitosis.

Human beings are known to be highly sensitive to body odours, including bad breath. Do not allow halitosis to cause drift or an end to your wonderful relationship. Find a remedy that works for you and be persistent. There’s a popular saying that goes thus, “If you don’t smell good, then you don’t look good.” One of the ways to unlock good and more refreshing breath is by religiously following our top secret ways of wiping out bad breath in bid to smell and look good.

5 top secret ways of brushing out bad breath is adapted from UPCOMING Blog

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