An illustration of bad breath. [Photo/Pinterest]
No one wants or likes having bad breath so we all need all the tips we can get on how to have sweet breath.
Imagine having an impromptu kiss or even close conversation with your cowoker? Of course you do not want it to be smelly. Unfortunately on of the worst things about hving bad breath is that you do not even notice it. Here are a few steps to help you stay fresh all day and have close conversations with anyone.Drink lots of waterWater has a lot of benefits for our bodies so this is a plus for you. Make sure you drink 48 ounces of water everyday and avoid drinking soda, tea, and sport drinks. They contain a lot of citric acid which leads to bad breath. Drinking more water will keep your mouth lubricated, which keeps bacteria at a minimum, therefore cutting the stink.Brush and floss every dayMake sure that you brush everyday to get rid of the bacteria. Brush and floss regularly. Brushing is important too but flossing helps to keep the smell away amd everything that yout tooth brush may have missed.Clean your tongue The problem with most of us is that we always forget to clean our tongue when we brush. Cleaning your tongue with your tooth brush or tongue scrapper will help with removing the byproducts of bacteria.Take some probioticsTaking probiotics can help increase the enzymes your body needs to break down foods properly and decrease the chances of food fermenting in your stomach.Chew on some fresh mint leaves Stash some of this in a bag for an easy on the go breath freshener.The fresh mint will make your breath smell good and increase your greens intake, while the parsley has chlorophyll in it, which helps fight the creation of smelly sulphur compounds.Drink less coffeeCoffee has lots of acids which leads to bad breath. Coffee breath is actually one of the worsts.By avoiding coffee you keep your body at an alkaline level instead of an acidic level.So there you have it, folks, some steps to help you have fresh breath the whole day and keep your confidence at the top.