Mistletoe season has arrived, is your breath smooch-worthy? One in four people have bad breath, according to Colgate.  It’s caused by many various factors, from the foods we eat, to the drinks we consume, to our daily hygiene and general health.

Aside from brushing your teeth—sometimes it’s just not possible, here’s a few tips to freshen your breath!

Mouthwash and sugar-free gum are a good quick fix. Or, if you’re feeling organic, chew a couple fresh mint leaves.

Classroom breath, office breath, church breath: whatever you call it, we’ve all experienced that weird, stale breath that comes from not opening your mouth for a while. It’s actually caused by dehydration, so be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Peppermint tea spiked with anise or cinnamon is also recommended

This sounds awful, but gargling 50 percent hydrogen peroxide with 50 percent H20 for 5-30 seconds is an immediate and lasting cure for microbial bad breath.

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