Struggling with bad breath can feel embarrassing and isolating. It's not always an easy topic to talk about, let alone ask for solutions. However, bad breath is often preventable with the right information and a few handy tricks up your sleeve.

Let's get to the bottom of common causes of bad breath, as well as how you can avoid it with one easy tool in the future.

Common Causes of Bad Breath

Bad breath — formally known as halitosis — can be caused by a wide variety of factors. Some of the most common reasons include:

• Poor oral hygiene: If you're not flossing and brushing regularly, bacteria and trapped food particles can build up and cause some unpleasant scents. Brush twice a day and use floss and mouthwash at least once a day to improve your oral health habits.
• Diet: It's no surprise that loading up on garlic, coffee and onions will result in some smelly repercussions. Brush right away after eating or drinking strong flavors to cut down on any lingering after-effects.
• Mouth illness: Issues like gum disease can cause gaps to form between your gum and teeth, giving bacteria room to grow. Regular visits to your dentist will help identify and treat these kinds of problems.
• Dry mouth: If there's not an ample supply of saliva flowing, it can be hard to keep your breath smelling fresh and clean. Keep your mouth moist by staying hydrated and avoiding tobacco, coffee and alcohol.

Avoid Bad Breath On-the-Go With WhitenFresh

Even with impeccable hygiene and a good diet, it can be hard to completely avoid bad breath. It can sneak up on the best of us, causing self-consciousness and embarrassment. In addition to healthy habits and regular dentist visits, the best way to beat bad breath is to stay prepared.

This is why we created WhitenFresh. This lightweight-yet-powerful breath spray is the perfect accessory to throw in your purse or bag. As the number-one on-the-go tooth-whitening spray, WhitenFresh kills the bacteria that cause bad breath, prevents staining and whitens teeth over time.

To use it, just spray a few times in your mouth, spread it around your teeth using your tongue and swish the spray in your mouth for up to 20 seconds. You should notice fresher and cleaner breath right away, as well as visible whitening effects after two or three weeks of daily use.

No matter the cause of bad breath, WhitenFresh can give your mouth a reset and help you stay confident and smiling big in public.

Purchase Your WhitenFresh Supply Today

If you've experienced bad breath — or are nervous about it occurring — try preventative methods like daily dental care, regular dentist visits and avoiding certain foods and beverages.

As a powerful additional measure against halitosis, keep a bottle of WhitenFresh with you on-the-go. Like all EverSmile products, WhitenFresh is orthodontist-approved and proven to help your teeth stay bright and your mouth clean. You can use the spray even when wearing aligners. Order your bottle online today or contact us with any questions!