Mints or gum can freshen your breath temporary but because it contains high concentration of sugar, it only mask it and worsen halitosis.


Here are more better ways to prevent bad breath

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is characterized by an unpleasant odor of the mouth.


Bad breath can be caused by poor dental hygiene, dry mouth, dental problems, tobacco products, foods, mouth infections and medications.

Some medical conditions like diabetes, acid reflux, sinus infection, postnasal drip, liver or kidney diseases can also cause bad breath.

Symptoms of bad breath include

. Unpleasant odor

. Dry mouth or white coating on the tongue.

Ways to Combat Mouth Odour

1. Practice good Oral Hygiene.

Brush your teeth twice a day, brush in the morning and don’t forget to brush at night too.


Brush your teeth and tongue thoroughly to remove food debris & plaque, replace your toothbrush every two month.

2. Scrape Tongue.


Stop Neglecting Your Tongue! It’s More Important Than You Think.

Tongue scraping decreases the fungi, bacteria and dead cells that can cause odor.

Gently Scrape your tongue every morning with a spoon or tongue scraper. Hold the tip of the tongue with gauze to pull it forward in order to clean the back of the tongue.

3. Lime Juice.


When the lime juice enters your body, it readily ionizes to provide a strong alkaline effect on the inner body metabolism. Hence, it helps to eliminate the acidic residues from your mouth and reduces bacterial growth.

Rinse your mouth thoroughly with lime juice mixed in water.

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