Yuck!!!! Your Breath stinks! Have you ever being said by someone like this before?

Oral health is important as we will need to communicate with other people. It is pretty easy to improve your breath and keep your teeth and gums healthy at the same time. Try these simple steps to make your mouth feel fresh and clean.

1. Brush and floss more often

Plaque, the sticky buildup on your teeth, collects bacteria that cause bad breath. Trapped food also adds to the problem. Brush your teeth at least two times each day, and floss at least once. If you’re concerned about your breath, do both a little more often.

2. Rinse your mouth out

Mouthwash could add extra protection by getting rid of bacteria. Be sure the mouthwash you choose kills the germs that cause bad breath. Don’t just cover up the smell. Rinse daily with a good mouthwash and stop bad breath at its source.

3. Scrape your tongue

The coating can be a host for smelly bacteria. You could gently brush your tongue with your toothbrush. Try a scraper, if your brush is too big to comfortably reach the back of your tongue.

4. Avoid foods that sour you

Onions and garlic are a big NO! It doesn’t help even though you brush your teeth after eating them. If you don’t want a bad breath, at least avoid them before you go to work or see friends.

5. Kick the tobacco habit

Besides causing cancer, smoking can damage your gums, stain your teeth and give you bad breath. Participate in qiut-smoking programs or prescription medications that can help you give up tobacco for good.