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How To Prevent Bad Breath

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You Will Need

  • A toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Some water
  • And a dentist
  • Mouthwash
  • Sugarless candy
  • Sugarless gum, or breath mints
  1. Step 1

    Brush & floss

    Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day to help remove odor-causing bacteria and food.

  2. Step 2

    Brush tongue

    Gently brush the top of your tongue every time you finish brushing your teeth.

  3. Step 3

    Clean dentures & retainers

    If you wear dentures or retainers, clean them regularly.

  4. Step 4

    Avoid these foods

    Avoid the following: garlic, onions, cabbage, cheese, spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine.

  5. Tip

    If you do indulge in any of these fragrant foods, brush your teeth afterward, drink plenty of water, and have some mouthwash, sugarless gum, or breath mints handy to mask your breath, just in case.

  6. Step 5

    Avoid smoking

    Avoid smoking.

  7. Step 6

    Drink water & eat candy

    Drink lots of water and suck on sugarless candy, especially if you tend to have a dry mouth.

  8. Step 7

    Visit dentist

    Visit your dentist every six months for a cleaning and check-up—visit him sooner if you develop bad breath that doesn't go away after you've tried everything.

  9. Fact

    Like the hit Michael Jackson song "Bad" suggests, in the 1980s, calling something "bad" was actually a compliment.

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