[caption id="attachment_69122" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo by Marcus Aurelius: [/caption] To keep your breath fresh all day, the most effective strategy is to maintain excellent oral hygiene through consistent daily care and professional dental support. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, affects about 50% of adults at some point in their lives, often resulting from poor dental hygiene, dry mouth or underlying health conditions.

• Prioritise Oral Hygiene

Fresh breath starts with a clean mouth. Brushing your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each time is non-negotiable. Use a fluoride toothpaste and focus on all surfaces of your teeth, don’t rush the process. Food particles and bacteria can accumulate in hard-to-reach places, particularly along the gumline and between teeth, so flossing once daily is just as important. Skipping this step allows plaque to build up, causing bad breath and other dental issues. In addition to brushing and flossing, it’s crucial to clean your tongue. The tongue harbours bacteria and debris that can produce unpleasant odours if not removed. Use a tongue scraper or the back of your toothbrush to gently clean from the back to the front.