你不介意動物的口臭，但是對于人類就不一樣了。口臭會影響你對自己以及他人對你的看法。

    是不是口臭，你只要用干凈的手指伸進你的嘴里，然后從你的舌后跟刮下一些唾液。現在把它放在你手上，過一會之后聞你的手。聞起來怎么樣？你就知道答案了。

    如果這個小測試證實了你有口臭，只要跟著下面的貼士做，你的清新口氣就會回來：

    1.刷牙和用牙線清牙：用含氟的牙膏一天刷牙兩次。別忘了刷舌頭。通過刷舌頭尤其是舌后跟可以降低70%的口臭。刷牙可以去除導致口臭的潛藏在嘴里的難聞細菌。用牙線清牙是必須的，因為它可以剔除隱藏的食品殘留物和牙垢。

    2.每天漱口：用過氧化物漱口肯定能使你遠離口氣。導致口臭的細菌會被氫氧化物里的氧殺死。對于過厚的牙垢你也可以用抗菌漱口劑。

    3.喝大量的水:因唾液減少的口干也是口臭的另一個原因。所以喝充足的水和保持口腔濕潤來預防口臭。

    4.不要擾亂你的胃:胃不適也可以導致口臭。吃很多抗酸劑會讓酸性的胃舒服，但當你打嗝的時候會散發出口臭。試一下乳糖酶片和吃得健康。

    5.喝大量的優酸乳：優酸乳會讓你的口腔更健康而且會促進大腸里有益細菌的增長。還有就是在膳食空隙吃西洋芹或芹菜也能使口氣清新。

    6.嚼口香糖：嚼含木糖醇的口香糖會使你的口氣清新之外，還會使唾液分泌。唾液可以幫助帶走你嘴里的有害細菌。

    7.拜訪你的牙醫：6個月里至少要和你的牙醫會面一次。檢查你的牙齒和口腔測試。牙齦疾病和蛀牙是導致口臭的主要原因之一。

    如果即使在采取所有預防措施之后仍有口臭，那就要去看醫生了。那可能是一個更嚴重的問題或感染如糖尿病，肝或腎疾病的標志。

    You don’t mind bad breath in animals but it’s a different story for people. Bad breath may affect how you feel about yourself and how others feel about you.

    bad breath, just stick a clean finger inside your mouth and try to scrape some saliva off from the back of your tongue. Now put it on your hand and smell your hand after some time. How does it smell? You have got your answer.

    If this little diagnostic test has let you down, just follow the tips below to get that fresh breath back:

    1. Brush and floss: Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. And don’t forget the tongue. Bad breath has been reduced by 70 percent by brushing the tongue, especially the back of the tongue. Brushing removes the smelly bacteria lurking in the mouth that cause bad breath. Flossing is must, for it removes the hidden food particles and the plaque.

    2. Gargle everyday: Gargling with peroxide will surely keep bad breath at bay. The bacteria that cause bad breath get killed by the oxygen in the hydrogen peroxide. You can also use an antimicrobial mouthwash for excess plaque.

    3. Drink lots of water: A dry mouth with reduced saliva is another reason for bad breath. So drink enough liquids and keep your mouth moist to prevent bad breath.

    4. No upset stomachs: An upset stomach can lead to bad breath. Eating lots of antacids may ease an acidic stomach, but can cause halitosis when you burp. Try lactase tablets and eat healthy.

    5. Eat plenty of yogurt: Yogurt promotes a healthier mouth and encourages the growth of the good bacteria in your gut. One can also eat parsley or celery between meals for fresh breath.

    6. Chew gum: Chewing gum with xylitol will keep your breath fresh besides salivating your mouth. Saliva helps in washing away the bad bacteria in your mouth.

    7. Visit your dentist: Have an appointment with your dentist at least once in 6 months. Get your teeth checked and an oral exam done. Gum disease and open cavities are one of the main causes of bad breath.

    If bad breath persists even after taking all the precautions, it’s time to see a doctor. There may be a sign of a more serious problem or an infection like diabetes, liver or kidney disease.