Beat Bad Breath: 3 Things to Add to Your Diet

Having bad breath can really impact the quality of your life. At work you may not want to contribute during important meetings, and you may be self-conscious when socialising with friends for fear they will catch a whiff of your beastly breath. However, making some simple changes to your diet can help you to combat bad breath and restore your confidence. Below are 3 things you should add to your diet today.

Greek Yoghurt

As well as being creamy, thick and tasty, Greek yoghurt can also help you to beat bad breath. This is because it is extremely rich in probiotic culture, which contains the 'good' bacteria needed by your mouth to help to fight off 'bad' bacteria. It is the bad bacteria breeding in your mouth which produces plaque, which is responsible for cavities and bad breath.

Green Tea

As well as being super tasty, green tea is also one of the healthiest drinks around. Green tea contains anti-oxidants and has been shown to help with losing weight, lowering the risk of certain cancers and improving brain function. Green tea also works wonders for your oral health. It has been shown that green tea inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria like streptococcus mutans in your mouth, which helps to prevent cavities and bad breath.

Water

Yes, as unbelievable as it may sound, plain old water from a tap could help you in your battle against bad breath. A dry mouth provides the ideal environment for bacteria to grow in your mouth, and increased bacteria levels equals an increased chance of bad breath. If you are a man, it is recommended you drink 2.6 litres of water a day, with it being recommended that women drink 2.1 litres. Drinking the recommended levels of water will help to wash debris and plaque from the surface of your teeth and tongue. It will also help to increase the production of saliva, your body's natural way of fighting harmful bacteria and bad breath.

Although changing you diet may help you to deal with bad breath and fight tooth decay, if you are concerned about bad breath, you should book an appointment with your dentist. A dental professional will be able to carry out a full assessment of your oral health, in case your bad breath is a symptom of bigger oral health issues. Your dentist will then be able to offer advice and treatment.


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