6 Easy Steps to Make Your Breath Smell Fresh All Day Every Day

Don't let stinking breath make you depressed. It's natural, and it occurs to all of us from time to time - so leave the judgement at the door. Bad breath, commonly known as halitosis, can arise from a variety of causes, including food, lifestyle choices, dry mouth, or simply waking up in the morning. Bad breath happens more frequently than you might think, but there are things you can do to keep your breath fresh all day - and no, popping a piece of gum isn't enough.

These six methods will keep your breath smelling fresh all day: 

Bad breath can be exacerbated by a lack of regular dental hygiene practise. The good news is that halitosis can usually be self-treated with little changes to your dental hygiene practise. Let's look at ways to permanently avoid foul breath. Here are six simple techniques to keep your breath smelling fresh throughout the day:

1. Brush your teeth properly

Simply cleaning your teeth is insufficient; you must use a decent toothbrush that can remove all of the plaque and remaining food particles that create bad breath. You can use a soft-bristled toothbrush to protect the enamel of your teeth while efficiently removing plaque. For optimal results, use Habbits plant-based biodegradable toothbrush that’s made with wheat straw and has activated charcoal bamboo bristles.

Maintain the technique

When in doubt, return to the basics. Brushing your teeth twice a day isn't enough if you don't do it correctly. The first thing to remember is to move in circles. Clean the inside surfaces carefully and brush all sides of the teeth thoroughly. To eliminate any remaining food particles, apply lighter, back-and-forth motions on the chewing surfaces of the teeth.

Clean your tongue

This is a must if you want your breath to smell good. Despite brushing your teeth, bacteria remain in the mouth, particularly on the tongue. Because of the bacteria, there is frequently a sticky white coating on the tongue, which frequently accompanies and contributes to halitosis, particularly in the morning. Use a tongue scraper to wipe the tongue completely and remove the white covering. If you don't have a tongue scraper, you can gently peel off this layer using a soft-bristled Habbits plant-based toothbrush.

Use mouthwash

After brushing your teeth and cleansing your tongue, rinse your mouth with a dental-approved mouthwash composition. It will not only clean and protect your teeth, but it will also help to prevent various oral and gum problems. Your breath will also smell fresh and pleasant, depending on the flavour of the mouthwash.

Floss after

You may want to skip this step, but try not to if you don't want your breath to smell terrible. Pesky small food particles can get into any cavities or gaps in the teeth and become lodged there, stinking up the breath. So, when you've finished cleaning your teeth, floss and rinse with mouthwash. Simple waxed floss can help eliminate plaque and keep your breath fresh.

Chew sugar-free gum

If you're out and about, especially if you haven't eaten in a while, don't be afraid to chew some gum. This is not a quick treatment, but it does work to prevent bad breath. This is because when you don't eat for a time, your saliva production and moisture levels drop, which can lead to bad breath. So chew some gum, but make sure it's dental-recommended and sugar-free (since sugar is harmful for your teeth!)
Pro tip: Advanced oral care - keep those dental appointments! Visiting the dentist on a regular basis for cleaning and check-ups can help avoid foul breath. Gingivitis and other gum diseases can cause bad breath, and not just in the morning. So, make that dental appointment and have a full dental health examination. If you want to know more about how to keep your breath fresh all day, talk to your dentist. He or she may have some more suggestions to improve your oral hygiene regimen.

So, there you have it: simple techniques to keep your breath minty fresh every day. Changing your dental hygiene practise can help you avoid bad breath. Most essential, utilise high-quality dental equipment, such as the Habbits plant-based biodegradable toothbrush, to achieve pleasant breath and keep oral hygiene for good!