
| -- do not breathe through your mouth. -- eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Chew parsley. -- control your stress because stress makes your breath worse. -- have a dental cleaning done at the dentist's office at least twice a year. -- avoid onions, garlic, alcohol, coffee, spicy foods, candies, tobacco, and smoking. -- do not use mouthwash containing alcohol or toothpaste containing sodium lauryl sulfate. -- avoid breath mints, breath sprays, and chewing gums that contain sugar. Use sugarless gums that contain xylitol. -- clean your teeth, tongue, and mouth. Brush, floss, and tongue scrape twice a day in order to prevent bacteria build up. -- your breath gets worse when you have a cold, allergies, or postnasal drip. Try saline nasal spray to keep nasal passages moist. -- drink water in order to avoid dry mouth because a dry mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria. The drier your mouth, the worse your breath gets. -- over-the-counter and prescription medications such as anti-depressants, high blood pressure medications, and anti-histamines can make your mouth dry. |