Steps to Fresher Breath - Big Y® World Class Market®

Brush after meals and floss daily.
When brushing your teeth with low abrasion toothpaste, don't forget to gently brush your tongue and the walls of your mouth. Bacteria collects on these areas.
Augment your oral care routine with a peroxide formula toothpaste to flush out odor and help rid you of bacteria-causing food particles that your toothpaste can't reach.
Use an alcohol-free mouth rinse or breath freshener to kill bacteria and freshen the breath. High levels of alcohol can dry out your mouth and actually contribute to bad breath.
Make regular (6-month) dental visits for professional cleaning and gum assessment.
Avoid odor-causing foods like garlic, raw onions, and scallions. These foods follow a strange blood-stream-lungs-to-breath route which takes 24 hours to dissipate. If you must indulge, alcohol-free mouth rinses are a very effective way to combat garlic breath.
Always drink plenty of water. Fluids keep saliva flowing. Saliva is nature's slightly acidic formula that normally suppresses the bacteria that cause bad breath.
Immediately treat respiratory infections. Vapors from an internal infection will cause an unpleasant odor from your breath. While waiting to see a doctor, eliminate odor by gargling luke warm salt water.
Avoid smoking, drinking coffee and alcohol when concerned about fresh breath.
Eat parsley, mint leaves, or anise seeds after meals. They follow the same blood-stream-lungs-to-breath route as garlic and onions, but leave a pleasant smell to your breath.