Feeling insecure about your bad breath but don’t quite know how to fix it?
These 10 lifestyle habits could be the reason why.
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We know, we know, flossing is a pain to do and sometimes you even skip it when you’re especially tired but not flossing could be the reason why you’ve got such bad breath.
Often times, when food gets stuck between your teeth, bacteria feeds on it, producing foul odours.
Alcohol can dehydrate and dry your mouth out, leading to more bacteria production.
Drinking water encourages saliva production — which helps to slow down bacteria production in your mouth — and improve the smell of your breath.
The alcohol in certain mouth washes can kill the bacteria in your mouth, causing them to repopulate faster.
So while they might work initially, in the long run, they might not help improve your bad breath.
Although a quick solution, the sugar found in mints provide a food source for the bacteria inhabiting your mouth.
Some medications can lead to dry mouth.
When you skip meals, your body releases chemicals from your tummy that rises up and comes out of your mouth as bad breath.
We all know the health effects of smoking but did you know, it can also cause bad breath?
Replace your toothbrushes frequently because they tend to be great breeding grounds for bacteria.
Breathing through your mouth can result in dry mouth and bad breath so be sure to breathe through your nose instead.
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