Whats the best way to get rid of bad breath, and keep it away?

1. KRYSTL Says:
   June 18th, 2008 at 4:22 am

   sometimes bad breath comes from your stomach, and it is caused by a stomach condition. try brushing/scraping your tongue, stay away from cigarettes, coffee and see a dentist/doctor if the problem still exists.

2. Bandit07 Says:
   June 18th, 2008 at 9:39 pm

   ? Get your teeth cleaned and any cavities filled. Plaque and cavities are a great breeding ground for the bacteria that cause bad breath.

   ? Another way to improve your oral hygiene is to use a water pik after breakfast. Put an ounce of hydrogen peroxide in the water.

   ? Try brushing your gums and tongue with some powdered cloves or myrrh.

   ? Brush your tongue twice a day with a toothbrush soaked in chlorhexidine (an antibacterial agent).

   ? Swish water around in your mouth after each meal or snack. This will reduce the food particles or drink residue (primarily sugar) that may lead to your bad breath.

   ? Although mouthwashes will solve some of the immediate problems, you must get at the root of the cause. Mouthwashes in general are only a temporary mask for the problem, and their effects last only half an hour or so. Gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash. Try to find a mouthwash that has as little alcohol as possible, as the alcohol will make the problem worse! Also, frequent use of a mouthwash with more than 25% alcohol has been linked to an increased incidence of oral cancer. For a non-alcoholic mouthwash, use a mixture of 50% hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) and 50% water, and swish it around for 30 seconds and expectorate.

   Your saliva is important in the fight against bad breath as it suppresses bacteria that cause it. Anything that reduces the saliva output, such as alcohol, antianxiety drugs, smoking, stress, and medications such as decongestants and diuretics, allows the microorganisms to proliferate.

3. hmark Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 8:43 am

   Aside from the usual treatment of brushing, flossing and possibly water-picking prior to brushing, having bi-annual dental hygiene visits to scale down your plaque on your teeth, it is also the food you chose to eat. Try more vegetable, fruits, brown rice (healthier) and less sweets (sugar) as it has no nutritional value and is overall, the most unhealthy food additive you could ingest. And the best mouthwash won’t take care of that.

4. tomorjerry Says:
   June 22nd, 2008 at 4:26 am

   Bad breath is caused often because you haven’t brushed and flossed well .If you don’t keep teeth and gums free of the bacterial buildup, they’ll start to cause odor as the bacteria rot leftover food particles in your mouth. A few seeds of cardamom chewed for a brief while will clear your mouth of bad breath. Chew parsley leaves,which are sure to keep your breath fresh. More useful remedies at

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