| We've all been around people who have had bad | | | | teeth. Onions and hot peppers can have the same |
| breath before. It's likely that you've had it at some point | | | | effect, so stay away from those as well. |
| as well. Who amongst us hasn't? It can be an | | | | 3. Eat Yogurt |
| extremely embarrassing situation and is one that most | | | | Studies have shown that the bacteria in yogurt actually |
| people take great strides to avoid. Is it any wonder | | | | help suppress levels of bad breath bacteria. The |
| why the space devoted to dental hygiene products is | | | | theory? The good bugs in yogurt force out the stink |
| usually more than the space devoted to produce in | | | | causing bacteria. |
| your local grocery store? | | | | 4. Hold Off On The Fish |
| Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken on top | | | | Various types of fish - Tuna and anchovies to name |
| of proper dental care that can be taken to avoid bad | | | | two can linger on your breath for several hours after |
| breath. Here are the top 5 ways: | | | | eating them. |
| 1. Stay Away From Deli Meats | | | | 5. Hold The Cheese, Please |
| Spicy meats like salami, pepperoni, and pastrami have | | | | If having clean breath is important to you, stay away |
| oils they leave behind - sometimes for hours - after | | | | from the "strong" cheeses like Camembert, Roquefort |
| you eaten the sandwich. Where they are acidic in | | | | and blue cheese. These cheeses can cause you bad |
| nature, they all promote bacteria and dry mouth, both | | | | breath issues for several hours after eating them, |
| of which cause bad breath. If you are going to be | | | | regardless of how often you brush your teeth. |
| going into a situation where fresh breath is vital, stay | | | | Being known as someone with bad breath can not |
| away from these meats for at least 24 hours prior to | | | | only be embarrassing, but it really could end up costing |
| your event. | | | | you upward movement in your employment, not to |
| 2. Stay Away From Garlic | | | | mention your relationships. Follow these top 5 tips with |
| Sure, this is an obvious one, but many people don't | | | | regularity in conjunction with proper dental hygiene and |
| understand that garlic tastes and smells can linger for | | | | you'll not find yourself in this boat. |
| up to 24 hours, no matter how often you brush your | | | | |