6 Ways to Keep Your Breath Fresh

Bad breath is a problem not only for you but for people around you, people who have to stay in close quarters with you and have to listen or talk to you on a regular basis. It could turn into an embarrassing problem when the other person makes a face when you open your mouth or tell you to your face that your breath stinks. Bad breath is caused by a lot of things, it could be caused because you have not brushed your teeth, you have decay in your tooth, it could be because you have eaten a lot of spicy food or it could be because you have ulcers in your stomach or bad bacteria in your mouth. Whatever the reason is, you need to take care of it immediately. Knowing what is causing your bad breath is the important step you need to take before you try remedies. Here are some ways to keep your breath fresh.
1. Brushing your teeth regularly

Cleaning your mouth and brushing your teeth is important to have fresh breath. Brushing your teeth before you go to sleep helps keep your mouth clean and there are less chances of bad breath in the morning. Using a mouth refresher to rinse your mouth also keeps your breath fresh. Do not overdo it as brushing can cause the erosion of the enamel in your teeth.
2. Drinking warm water with lemon juice

Drinking a glass of warm water with a few drops of lemon not only kills the bacteria in your mouth but also keeps your breath fresh. Since it also cleans your stomach, your breath will remain fresh for a long time.
3. Keeping your stomach clean

Undigested food or a bad stomach also reflects in your breath. If you are suffering from indigestion or any other problems in your stomach, your breath is likely to smell. A clean stomach is good for your overall health as well as your breath. Have a clean stomach to feel lighter as well as prevent people from making a face when you talk.
4. Checking for tooth decay, mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers

If you notice that your breath smells even after you brush regularly and use a mouth refresher, it might be an indication that there is a problem elsewhere. Consult a doctor to find out if you have decaying tooth or ulcers in the mouth or in the stomach.
5. Washing your mouth after you eat foods with a pungent odor and taste

If you are eating spicy food, or foods with garlic and onions, make sure you clean your mouth thoroughly. The breath that comes out of your mouth after you eat such foods can be truly revolting and some states have rules, although archaic, that carries punishment for people going out after eating garlic (without washing their mouth).
6. Cutting down on alcohol and cigarettes

Cutting down on alcohol and smoking also helps keep your breath fresh. Keep yourself hydrated when you are drinking alcohol to prevent a hangover and bad breath in the morning.
Like your clothes and accessories, your breath also says a lot about who you are. Take care you smell good and fresh.
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