More than 90 million people suffer from chronic bad breath. While for some people, bad breath may only be a morning issue, for others it is an all day dark cloud. Many people who floss and brush their teeth frantically still experience the smelly symptoms. So what are some of the ways to prevent odorous breath from developing?

One way to banish your bad breath is to pay more attention to the cleanliness of your tongue. Many people simply brush and floss and they completely disregard their tongue. The truth is that the tongue is made up of millions of filaments which trap tiny food particles. And if these tiny particles are not removed, they will quickly begin to ferment. So be sure to clean your tongue when you undergo your regular oral cleansing.

Another way to improve your bad breath is with the use of chewing gum. It is a well proven fact that saliva is the best weapon against odorous breath. This easily explains why many of us experience bad breath in the morning. When we sleep, our saliva production slows down. When our saliva production slows down, odor and other particles have a chance to linger on our tongues and gums longer thus creating bad breath. This is why gum is a great way to maintain fresh breath, of course not during the night. By chewing gum during the day, you are stimulating saliva production. The more saliva you produce the more odor and particles get washed away. So when you feel bad breath coming on opt for a stick of gum. Recent studies have also shown that cinnamon flavored gum works best as it contains odor fighting agents. Cinnamon flavored gum does not simply cover up the odor; instead it decreases the amount of bacteria in your mouth. Try applying these tips to your daily routine and watch your bad breath diminish.