What you need to start doing right now to avoid bad breath for the party season.

What you need to start doing right now to avoid bad breath

When bad breath strikes you just want to get rid of it, pronto. But what if you could avoid it altogether?

Follow these expert – and easy – tips from Dr Gamer Verdian from The Dental Lounge Sydney (dentallounge.com.au) , and you’ll avoid ever having bad breath again.

Good oral hygiene: Brush AND floss TWICE a day.

Don’t forget to brush and scrape your tongue gently.

Be sure to see a dentist. Infected teeth and gums are will cause extra strength bad breath.

Dentists can identify other conditions such as salivary gland problems, tonsillitis or sinus problems that are contributing too.

Avoid dehydration: drink 8 glasses of water a day and have an extra glass for every coffee you drink.

No smoking

A healthy, balanced diet will avoid bad breath caused by ketoacidosis that can cause bad breath during fasting diets such as 5/2 or intermittent fasting type diets. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and lean protein sources as well as complex carbohydrates.

Adriana Donnola Executive Beauty Editor of New Idea

Adriana Donnola is the executive beauty editor of New Idea with over 20 years experience in the beauty world. Having recently turned 50, she has a real passion for helping women navigate gracefully through the tricky decade.

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