How do you make your breath smell good all day?

Hi Michael,

Drinking water will definitely help with bad breath, as this relieves dry mouth with inhibits the bacteria that cause bad breath from producing sulfur, which causes that bad smell. Be sure to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. However, this is only a temporary fix.

As one of the main causes of bad breath is dry mouth, eating fruits and vegetables can help get rid of bad breath. Green garnishes like parsley, basil, and rosemary are good. Chewing on parsley sprigs releases breath freshening oils. Also, crisp foods like apples, firm pears, carrots, jicama help with the production of saliva, which helps keep oxygen in your mouth. If there is less oxygen available in your mouth, then you have an ‘anaerobic’ environment, which literally means ‘without oxygen.’ An anaerobic environment is where all those odorous sulfur-producing bacteria reside.

Flossing is also a very important part of good oral hygiene. Food constantly gets stuck in between your teeth, so if you don't floss, that food attracts bacteria causing a bad odor in your mouth. Flossing can also help prevent tartar buildup and tooth decay, so it’s a good thing you’re flossing regularly.

To combat your bad breath, you should practice good oral hygiene on a daily basis. This means brushing your teeth thoroughly at least 2-3 times a day (Don't forget your tongue!), using a mouthwash that does NOT contain alcohol. (TheraBreath has a really good mouthwash that's guaranteed to stop bad breath: http://www.therabreath.com/productdetail.asp?cat=2... and flossing.

Also, limit your consumption of foods that contain dairy products, which are notorious for causing bad breath. It's also a good idea to stay away from mints, candies, and chewing gum that have sugar in them. Gum with xylitol in it will be helpful. Bacteria feed off those sugars to reproduce and create sulfur compounds that cause odors in the mouth.

To find out more on how to treat bad breath go to http://blog.therabreath.com/ which has informative articles about treating bad breath.

I hope this helps!

I'm going to tell you that even if you are diligent in brushing, flossing and using an alcohol-free mouthwash, your breath is not going to smell good all day long. It's just the cold, hard truth. You can chew some xylitol gum or suck on xylitol mints to help freshen your breath. Epic dental is a good brand.

I will tell you something; with all those nooks and crannies in the human mouth, nose and then stomach events being a factor too, you will not always breathe pristinely. Just be diligent. Be a frequent brusher.Invest in a neti.Alcohol in mouth washes only make it worse, I have read.

i hold my breath all day long!

Bring take along gargle :)