How Can I Make My Breath Smell Good All Day? 10 Best Tips for Teachers

I’m one of those people who are concerned about having fresh breath, and I couldn’t stop asking how can I make my breath smell good all day. Whether you agree or disagree, oral care is one of the problems many teachers are facing. Perhaps you too are also wondering how you can get fresh-smelling breath all the time.

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I had a teacher who has been the talk of our class for a terrible breath. We wanted to tell her but couldn’t find a way how. She might feel embarrassed. No one actually dared so we graduated without having the chance to let her know. I felt guilty because had we told her, she would’ve done something to correct the issue. I just hope someone did.

This is why I’m writing this post believing that you as a teacher need the extra effort to ensure a fresh-smelling breath all the time. You don’t want to have a negative impact on your interactions with others especially your students — just like my high school teacher had.

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Having a fresh breath makes you feel confident. Whether you’re teaching kindergarten or handling a PTA meeting, it is a key to a great smile. If you’ve been too busy to put special attention to what gives you fresh breath, don’t miss it this time. So let’s answer the question…

How Can I Make my Breath Smell Good All Day?

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1) Brush your teeth twice a day

Brushing your teeth twice a day is a good habit that gives you healthy white teeth and a clean mouth. The food you eat leaves sugar on the teeth that eventually forms a clear film called plaque.

Not brushing assigns the teeth to become a host for these deposits and can be the beginning of holes and cavities. The longer the plaque stays the more it nurtures bacteria in the mouth creating a stinky odor in the environment. Brushing at least twice a day consistently cleans the mouth and lessens the chance of bad breath.

2) Use a fluoride toothpaste

Fluoride-containing toothpaste cleans teeth more effectively than regular toothpaste. It is a unique toothpaste designed to fortify weak areas of the teeth so they can fend off early tooth decay.

The (calcium) coating on teeth that maintains them strong is called tooth enamel. When bacteria that cause cavities feed on food that has been left in the mouth, they release acids that damage enamel. Calcium in fluoride offers the necessary defense against enamel deterioration.

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3) Do gentle brushing for 2 minutes

Yes, this is highly recommended, but do it gently. Don’t underestimate the ability of bacteria to position themselves in between the teeth. Imagine how they can coat the insides of your cheeks, gums, and tongue, as well. The longer the bristles stroke the many parts of the teeth, the more percentage of bacteria are wiped out. 

With a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, brush up and down and in a circular motion on the front and sides of the teeth. Clean the inner, upper, and lower areas while focusing on the chewing surfaces. Enjoy a light backward and forward motionSpit out the toothpaste and gargle. The retained fluoride in your mouth will benefit you.

Note: Be careful as you might do longer than a couple of minutes and end up bleeding the gums. 

4) Freshen up your saliva with a mouthwash

Mouthwash freshens your breath by washing our odor-causing bacteria. Your saliva can actually keep your mouth clean. It helps discourage bacteria from thriving. You probably notice why your breath tends to be worst in the morning. That is because your mouth naturally dries while you’re asleep leaving the saliva dehydrated. When saliva decreases or dries out, bacteria can grow and cause an odor in your mouth.

To stimulate saliva, try rinsing with toothpaste and a little amount of water, and then create a foam of the mixture in your mouth. Do a brisk swishing and then spit it out – no need to gargle more. I find this very helpful after eating something oniony. It’s also a quick trick for freshening the breath.

By hydrating the mouth this way, your saliva is also refreshed. So go ahead, and treat your mouth with rinse breaks when you get the chance any time of the day.

5) Do the Floss Everyday 

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Flossing helps eliminate the stale fragments of food that are stuck in between the teeth. You will notice that these tiny food bits smell awful. If they remain sitting in your teeth for days, imagine the foul smell hiding in your mouth. This is why dentists highly recommend flossing as a healthy oral hygiene practice every day.

There are hundreds of bacteria in plaque. While some are good, the rest bring adverse effects on your mouth. Flossing supports brushing by removing embedded food particles that the toothbrush cannot reach. With dental floss, you can scrape up and down the sides and in-betweens of each tooth and collect the detained wastes. 

If you don’t like the typical thread-like dental floss, opt for a Floss Pick. It is designed with a handle and curved at the center allowing you to work in between the teeth without touching the floss itself. A  good floss should slide smoothly between teeth.

Why use Floss?

Dental floss is a thread-like cleaner that is carefully pushed in between the lines of teeth until it reaches the gum line. It is used by softly sliding the floss in a rubbing motion to clean spaces that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. Daily flossing will gently massage and stimulate the gums in addition to maintaining healthy teeth.

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6) Limit eating sugary and acidic food

You can’t believe that one cause of bad breath is a high sugar diet. The reason is that sugar components in the food you eat interact with bacteria that are already present in your mouth.

Those sweet favorites like soft drinks, juices, coffee, hot choco, and wine are players that can lead to permanent damage to teeth. Acid formed from the sugar you eat disintegrates the minerals in the tooth enamel causing it to wear away. When bacteria feed on sugars, they cause bad breath. Eating spices such as onion and garlic can also affect the odor of the breath you are exhaling.

Note: Avoid brushing the teeth right after eating something acidic so saliva can naturally produce and wash away acids in food debris. Waiting up to at least 30 minutes after is a good wait. 

7) Drink plenty of water

Due to the nature of their jobs, many teachers forget or neglect to drink more water. They frequently pick coffee, juice, and snack drinks as forms of hydration or as a replacement for water. The most crucial beverage for hydrating the body remains to be water. If you drink less water, it dehydrates the mouth and reduces the amount of saliva that can be secreted to help clean the bacterial breeding environment.

To ensure you get your daily dose of water, invest in a good water bottle that you can bring to school every day. Even when you’re teaching at home, having a good jug of water helps you measure the quantity of water intake.

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8) Don’t smoke or chew tobacco

Do not smoke or chew tobacco. Cigarette smoke stays and lingers inside the mouth, influencing your breath and contributing to mouth dryness. Other than chemicals in the tobacco that impacts the flow of saliva, smoking makes your mouth an ideal host for increased dental plaque. This gives bacteria an opportunity to create plaque.

Note: If you can’t avoid smoking, one best way to prevent bad breath is to brush your teeth twice a day preferably after the first and last meals of the day. Freshening up the saliva with a wash is another efficient way to maintain a clean breath. I believe you must visit your dentist for teeth cleanings. If it sounds tough to quit smoking, begin the challenge by cutting down at least.

9) Wash dentures properly

Use mild dish soap or denture cleaner to brush and rinse your dentures at least once a day. Clean your mouth before putting your dentures back. Additionally, you would like to gently buff your dentures each day. Even if they are false teeth, they can still hold plaque that contributes to bad breath.

10) Visit a dentist regularly for a checkup and cleaning

Do you visit your dentist or do you hate the dentist? A regular dental checkup is a must for healthy teeth and breath. Only your dentist can see the real status of your oral health. He may suggest tartar removal on your teeth, and other recommendations for healthy teeth, gums, and tongue, too. 

This video will show you the best way to brush your teeth correctly.

Do you have something to add to the list? Share them in the comments.