If you are worried about your breath when meeting other people are five tips to having a fresher breath:
1. Brush your tongue with a tooth brush or use a tongue scraper.
2. Brush your teeth each time you eat. You can carry a pocket toothbrush in your purse or pants pocket. Breath sprays and breath mints can make a tempory improvement but do not treat the cause.
3. Floss your teeth to remove all the food remnants and rinse with water.
4. Have your teeth cleaned at dentists office every 3 to 6 months.
5. Avoid foods like garlic, spicy foods and alcohol before your meeting.
6. Talk to your health provider about giving up smoking.
The main cause of bad breath or halitosis is gum disease from poor oral hygiene and food particles in between the teeth and on the tongue. If these steps are not helping, consult your dentist for more help such as an appropriate mouth rinse or gum treatments.
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