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by Santaanacanyon on July 21st, 2003

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What is a natural way to stop bad breath?

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  • by Santaanacanyon on July 21st, 2003

    Santaanacanyon

    Fresh parsley. Eat one sprig after every meal.

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  • by Nunya Bizness on December 13th, 2003

    Nunya Bizness

    You hear it every time you go to the dentist but it can't be stressed enough. FLOSS! Good dental hygiene includes flossing, which removes decaying food matter (which stinks!) from between your teeth. Once you've brushed (including your tongue and roof of your mouth) floss. Once you've flossed, rinse with a good germ-fighting mouthwash like Listermint. Those three steps will really help to eliminate smelly bacteria that wants to grow in your mouth.

    Some bad breath is not due to lax dental hygiene, however. Sometimes a medical condition or certain diet can lead to bad breath. If you follow the hygiene steps and still have a problem, consult your doctor.

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  • by Mary Siever on January 7th, 2004

    Mary Siever

    Look for the underlying cause. Often bad breath is related to an undetected physical illness, so if it lingers, get a full physical and begin to look into dietary and personal habits that may be contributing. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and consumption of allergens can be some causes of bad breath. In the meantime, yep, use parsely.

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  • by Anonymous on September 17th, 2006

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    10 bad breath treatments / remedies:

    * Practice good oral hygiene - Brush and floss teeth twice a day.
    * Clean your tongue - Tongue scraper can clean your tongue.
    * Have some yogurt - Eat 6oz of plain yogurt a day signficantly reduced odor causing compounds.
    * Eat “detergent“ vegetables - Carrots, apples, and other rough textured food will clean your tongue.
    * Drink Tea - Tea contains polyphenols, compounds that can slow the growth of bad-breath bacteria.
    * Stay hydrated - Bacteria thrive when your mouth is dry.
    * Munch parsley - This garnish is packed with chlorophyll, which may freshen your breath.
    * Choose the right mouthwash - Check out Crest Pro-Health Rinse as an example of a good mouthwash.
    * Chew sugarless gum - Increases saliva production which hydrates your mouth.
    * Watch what you eat - Avoid spicy and pungent food that makes your breath reek.

    the polyphenols in green tea help with bad breath.

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  • by Geoffrey Smith on August 2nd, 2003

    Geoffrey Smith

    After brushing your teeth, use your toothbrush to scrape off any film or food matter from the entire surface area of your tongue. It's cheaper and more convenient than using a "tongue scraper" being hawked by numerous companies.

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  • by Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin on May 15th, 2011

    Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin

    stop breathing or nibble on parsley.

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  • by guitarman18 on November 25th, 2006

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    I am sure that almost everyone has suffered from bad breath at some time. Food particles get stuck between your teeth and on your tongue.
    Those food particles end up giving off foul-smelling gases, like hydrogen sulphide.

    Although bad breath is embarrassing, its relatively easy to take care of. If these tips dont do the trick, you may have some underlying problem that needs to be addressed by a doctor.

    Keep your mouth sanitary. Brush at least once a day and floss.

    Dont forget to clean your tongue. It holds lots of bacteria.

    If you have dentures soak them in a disinfectant solution. Check with your dentist.

    Mouthwashes containing alcohol can throw off your mouth's natural chemical balance and dry it out, causing bad breath.

    Have regular dental exams. If you have tooth decay or gum disease, these can cause bad breath.

    Shy away from foods that are spicy. Such as garlic chicken, liver and onions, fish, or a pastrami sandwich, which can give you bad breath by the afternoon. Eating meat makes your mouth more pungent than eating fruits and veggies.

    Once the chemical compounds in certain foods get into your bloodstream, your lungs excrete the odor. Breath sprays or mints wont cover it up. Alcohol, coffee and tobacco are also causes of bad breath.

    Eat lots of fresh fruits, veggies, and whole grains, rather than foods loaded with sugar and fat. Dont forget calcium, it builds strong teeth.Eating yogurt or drinking buttermilk that contains active cultures will also douse bad breath. The active lactobacillus bacteria make it hard for other odor causing bacteria to grow.

    You can halt "hunger breath" by not skipping meals. If you skip meals, diet, or fast, you arent supplying your body with enough nutrients, and it will begin to break down your internal supply of protein for energy. This process creates an odor you exhale from your lungs.

    Drink lots of water. Saliva constatly washes anything out of your mouth that can cause bad breath. As you get older, you saliva glands produce less saliva. If your mouth is too dry it can cause bad breath.

    SO, there, believe it or not!!

    (Taken in part from "Ordinary Ailments, Extraordinary Cures")

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  • by KineticSpirit on November 25th, 2006

    KineticSpirit

    Topical "suggestions" (brushing teeth, parsley, mouthwash, etc) are likely to be a waste of time and money, even if they appear to be effective for a short time. Sometimes, bad breath (Halitosis) is due to putrified food that remains undigested in the gut. Other causes include poor diet, stress and food intolerances.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halitosis

    However, there are a variety of possible causes and therefore, you should seek the assistance from a dietician, colonic hyrdration therapist or specialist diagnostic physician, especially if this is a problem that has affected you often or througout your life. You may have also noticed revolting smells when you pass wind.

    If there is an underlying causes/illness which is subsequently left undiagnosed and/or untreated, you will continue to experience the effects of which you speak aswell as other possible complaints which at present you may or may not attribute to the digestive area of the body.

    The consequences of not understanding what is going on inside your body or for you to remain oblivious to an undiagnosed illness can lead you to more serious conditions and, effectively, prevent you living your live as you want.

    I strongly recommend that you do not dismiss this post lightly.

    I wish the highest well-being to you.

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  • by Tedkzn on November 25th, 2006

    Tedkzn

    Bad breath that isn't caused by something deeper like halitosis or something down the esophagus, is caused by bacteria multiplying in the mouth. And guess what helps bacteria multiply . . . sugar. The bad smell is the waste byproduct of bacteria combining oxygen and sugar molecules. So, sugar-based mint gum is just a temporary fix. A donut or candy can start bad breath. You may notice a half hour later a nasty taste in your mouth.

    Brush your teeth in the morning after breakfast (cleans the slate).
    Rinse with listerine anytime your breath becomes unbearable (cleans the slate of live bacteria but not necessarily of all residues and particles)
    Rinse with water when listerine isn't available. (cleans the slate of only largest particles and heaviest residues)
    Ask yourself if you possibly want to be saddled with bad breath before you grab that cup cake.
    And, yes, brush your tongue when you brush.

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  • by -Icy- on November 3rd, 2009

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    brush my teeth, mouthwash, and sometimes flavored breath chews if i have at a garlic lunch. i keep these in purse and car. +5

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  • by zazzy_one on November 25th, 2006

    zazzy_one

    Chewing on the parsley on the side of your plate. That's what it's FOR!

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  • by Anonymous on November 25th, 2006

    Anonymous

    I saw on 20/20 or dateline or one of those shows to drink lots during the day, said it washes down the bad breath causing bacteria. They also said to use an alcohol FREE mouthwash. We tried both, on top of brushing and flossing ofcourse, and it really helped!

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  • by Millionz on September 9th, 2006

    Millionz

    Yes, parsely, carrot (carrot juice I prefer), and even chocolate can help rid of bad breath. So forget the gum, and don't forget to brush.

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  • by gabsta on November 25th, 2006

    gabsta

    Eat some tictacs or chew gum to make ur breath fresh and minty

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  • by jin jang on January 19th, 2007

    jin jang

    Unfiltered apple cider vinegar.

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  • by andry87 on May 15th, 2011

    andry87

    The natural way to stop bad breath is to brush regularly and properly.A good brushing followed by flossing will help remove any food which gets stuck between the teeth and starts to rot and thereby stop bad breath in its tracks.

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  • by wthing8 on October 17th, 2008

    wthing8

    Goat Smegma

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  • by Galeanda on November 3rd, 2009

    Galeanda

    This question has been asked already. Please try not to ask duplicate questions. They will simply get flagged and combined with the older one.

    http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/333

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