Yogurt: Remedy for Bad Breath

Bad breath is an ailment that everyone fears. It's not like acne or excess weight, which you either have or don't have. It's something that can be a chronic condition or pop up one day. What's worse, you may not even realize you have it.

Turns out there are two common sources for bad breath: the mouth and the stomach. If your source is the former, then a good brushing, mouth wash, mint and an investment in tongue cleaners ought to do the trick. But if your source is the latter, that's a whole different story.

What's the cure for stomach-induced bad breath? Yogurt! The probiotics in yogurt and the neutralizing effect on acid this dairy product contains is the simple cure for gastrological problems.

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Tongue Cleaner

I always felt like an odd ball at school trips, sleepovers and other overnight occasions because along with might mouth wash, floss and brush, I carried a tongue cleaner.

It’s an upside down “U-shaped” metal device that you use to scrape your tongue, which eliminates bacteria and odor from your tongue. This was a key part of my dental routine because my parents had passed it on to me, and I guess it’s just something Indian people do.

Turns out, it is better than brushing your tongue. If you know an Indian person, ask them to hit you up with a tongue cleaner, or check out some local Indian market and grocers. If all else fails, a pack of six tongue scrapers are sold for $22 at supersmile.com.

You really have to try this to believe this. Once you do, there is no going back.