By Emmanuel Chiedu

Some people have this bad breath such that before they think of what to tell you, you are already start perceiving the odour.
Let me start with the causes then the cure.
The origins of bad breath are not mysterious: dental cavities, gum disease, poor oral hygiene, coated tongue (a white or yellow coating on the tongue, usually due to inflammation) are among the most common.
Hundreds of bacteria live in our mouths and some of them—on the tongue or below the gum line or in pockets created by gum disease between gums and teeth, for example—create sulfurous smells.
Other causes may include malnutrition (fat breakdown gives your breath a fruity odour), uncontrolled diabetes, and dry mouth (saliva has an antimicrobial effect). Infections such as sore throat or sinusitis, or intestinal disorders, such as heartburn, ulcers, and lactose intolerance, also result in bad breath.
Bad breath can be intermittent as well. Food and drink, such as garlic, onions, coffee, and alcohol, can temporarily cause bad breath. Smokers also suffer from it. Whatever the cause, treatment involves correcting the underlying disorder—and/or perhaps trying a few easy solutions
Here are 10 ways to fight bad breath according to everydayhealth.com:
1. Drink plenty of water and swish cool water around in your mouth. This is especially helpful to freshen “morning breath.”
2. Brush after every meal and floss, preferably twice a day.
3. Replace your toothbrush every two to three months.
4. Arrange regular dental checkups and cleanings.
5. Scrape your tongue each morning with a tongue scraper or spoon to decrease the bacteria, fungi, and dead cells that can cause odor. Hold the tip of the tongue with gauze to pull it forward in order to clean the back of the tongue.
6. Chew a handful of cloves, fennel seeds, or aniseeds. Their antiseptic qualities help fight halitosis-causing bacteria.
7. Chew a piece of lemon or orange rind for a mouth (wash the rind thoroughly first). The citric acid will stimulate the salivary glands—and fight bad breath.
8. Chew a fresh sprig of parsley, basil, mint, or cilantro. The chlorophyll in these green plants neutralizes odours.
9. Try a 30-second mouthwash rinse that is alcohol-free (unlike many off-the-shelf products). Mix a cup of water with a teaspoon of baking soda (which changes the pH level and fights odour in the mouth) and a few drops of antimicrobial peppermint essential oil. Don’t swallow it!

10. Use local options like chewing stick which is known to help cleanse the mouth and rid it of bacteria and other microbes. 

One cannot know everything, please add yours in case you have any.



source: 10 Helpful Ways to Stop Bad Breath

Chewing bitter kola before going to bed and first thing in the morning also help to fight the microbes causing bad breath

subtlemee:
Chewing bitter kola before going to bed and first thing in the morning also help to fight the microbes causing bad breath

Nice one.

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7 Reasons You Should Stop Chewing Gum

As someone who loves to kiss, nothing kills my spirit like bad breathe.
Some foods are better avoided when you know your partner would be around. Foods like onion, garlic, beans,eggs, fish etc.
And as its been said, after eating (esp) vegs, pls do your partner the courtesy of brushig. Its not his/her duty to pick food particles from your mouth while kissing.
And for those of us who eat veggies with our swallows for dinner, you would do well to brush before bedtime or at least vigorously rinse the mouth. Veggies stuck in between the teeth overnight is one very sure way to encourage dental caries.

Exercise regularly.

Use body spray

lick toothpaste from time to time

This is one thing I hate so much.

What about Alomo...

Nice post

Constant chanting of sai barber has been proven to be number one cause of mouth odour in Nigeria.......





Quit sai barbering today

Sané didnt make Germany's WC Squad



http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12023/11394394/leroy-sane-left-out-of-germany-world-cup-squad

subtlemee:
Chewing bitter kola before going to bed and first thing in the morning also help to fight the microbes causing bad breath

insomnia on its way....
Too much caffeine ma

I hate mo

Yes chewing bitter cola before going to bed, freshens your breathe in the morning.

Wetin consign me

My dear, oil pulling is now the order of the day. Try it and thank me later.

*KOLA*

TiffanyJ:
My dear, oil pulling is now the order of the day. Try it and thank me later.

Oil? Groundnut oil, palm oil or engine oil

Coconut oil or olive oil.
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Oil? Groundnut oil, palm oil or engine oil [/quote]

subtlemee:
Chewing bitter kola before going to bed and first thing in the morning also help to fight the microbes causing bad breath

Mademoiselle, I wouldn't encourage this , esp if you weigh the benefits against the risk.
When one considers the level of exposure to caffeine from regular intake, the person becomes at risk of anxiety, palpitations, insomnia etc. Also could worsen or cause glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes and irritable bowel.
And wait for this.......there is a high risk or mouth cancers. So do well to point these out, so ur audience can make am informed decision.

Op, you forgot to include TomTom

TomTom, saving nigerians since 1845

just brush your teeth in the morning after breakfast and brush it again after dinner

this is one tin i cannot tolerate at all.
smelly mouth, na na na

coldsummer:
One sure way to rid yourself of that embarrassment called mouth odor is using
1. Hydrogen peroxide
2. Cinnamon


Your mouth will remain fresh for days

how?