Bad breath is mostly caused by bacterial accumulation in the mouth.
It is a serious condition that can embarrass you at a critical time.
For instance, it may be the greatest undoing for you to get your better half.
However, many people don't do the basics hence leading to the bad breath technically called halitosis.
Here are three common things people ignore that cause bad breath:
1. Cleaning the tongue
Most people forget or ignore the tongue while brushing their teeth.
However, did you know that food debris also remains in the tongue as it does in the teeth?
Cleaning your tongue can decrease bad breath caused when bacteria and amino acids combine leading to the production of unpleasant smell.
2. Brushing routine
Yes, many people brush their teeth, but the timing is where the problems arise.
Most people brush their teeth in the morning after they wake up and that's all.
It's advisable to brush after every meal. It's also good to brush before going to sleep to avoid the bad breath that occurs at night when you sleep.
The reason behind this is because after eating, the food particles which remain in the mouth is responsible for bad breath.
Furthermore, change your toothbrush after every two months.
3. Drink a lot of water
A dry mouth is a favourable environment for odour-causing bacteria.
This happens mostly after heavy or vigorous exercise and when one sleeps.
Having enough water will promote saliva production that moisturises your mouth, keeping it hydrated.
Drinking water before sleep and after waking up will keep your mouth hydrated hence preventing bad breath.
Avoid fluids with high sugar content as sugar is an ingredient for bacterial growth.
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