BAD BREATH

Halitosis is better than no breath at all jokes one dentist. But the problem of halitosis, or bad breath, has plagued mankind for centuries, leaving few people laughing about it. To conquer bad breath, the ancient Greeks reputedly rinsed with white wine, anise seed, and myrrh, while the Italian mixed up a mouthwash of sage, cinnamon, juniper seeds, root of cypress, and rosemary leaves, according to the academy of General Dentistry.
Today, Americans spend more than half a billion dollars for mouthwashes that often contain little more than alcohol and flavoring. But people worry about their breath. Maybe one explanation is the simple fact that you can’t really tell whether you’ve got bad breath. This is a time when you have to depend on the honesty and kindness of friend to let know.
Occasionally, bad breath is due to something in the lungs or gastrointestinal tract or to a systemic condition. Eating a garlickly meal is one of the most common cause. The strong odor of foods like garlic, onions, and alcohol are carried through the bloodstream and exhaled by the lungs. Another big loser when it comes to turning your breath soar-and harming your health-is tobacco.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOUR BREATH AS FRESH AS POSSIBLE:

Keep your mouth clean.
Food and bacteria trapped between teeth and at the gum line can only be removed with floss; if it’s left to linger, it’s not going to smell nice.
Clean your tongue, too.
Bacteria left on your tongue can certainly contribute to less-than-fresh breath, so be sure to brush your tongue after you’ve polished your pearly whites.
Wet your whistle.
A dry mouth can equal smelly breath. Saliva helps clean your mouth; it has a natural antibacterial action and it washes away food particles. Try chewing sugarless gum or sucking on sugarless mints to stimulate saliva production.
RINSE:
If nothing else, at least rinse your mouth with plain water after eating. Swishing the water around in your mouth may help to remove
Some food particles left in the mouth after meals.
MUNCH ON PARSELEY:
That green sprig of parsley that came with your meal can do more than decorate your plate. While munching on parsley or spearmint won’t cure bad breath, the scent of the herb itself can help temporarily cover up offending oral odor, (You’re basically
trading an offensive odor for a more acceptable one.)
EAT TO SMELL SWEET:
Foods that help fight plaque may also help fight mouth odor. Opt for celery, carrots, peanuts, or a bit of low-fat healthy diet will help your teeth as well.