The Prevention of bad breath is easier then  you may think.  With the exception of chronic bad breath here are some helpful tips to stop bad breath before it starts.

1) Have good dental and oral health care habits.  Brushing and Flossing your teeth twice a day.

2) Be prepared:  If you are going to eat foods that are known to cause bad breath have mouthwash on hand, or chew on a bit of parsley after the meal.

3) Don’t forget your tongue:   When brushing your teeth brush your tongue or use a tongue scraper.  Your tongue holds bacteria that can cause bad breath

4) Keep your dental appointment:  Make sure you see your dentist once every six months or as directed by your dentist in order to maintain good teeth and gum health.  Many reasons to bad breath is poor dental health. Dental decay and gum disease can cause you to have bad breath.

5) Avoid doing things that causing bad breath:  Smoking not only causes bad breath but  can also cause many other health issues, so if you are a smoke do your best to quit.

6) Know the  foods to avoid when wanting fresh breath:  Food such as garlic, onions, cabbage, certain spices, coffee, even dairy products can cause bad breath for some people. Avoid eating food that causes you to have bad breath when you want to make sure your breath is fresh.