Due to its potency to release bad breath most commercial mouthwashes contain wild bergamot as its active ingredient. Clove ran down in history as the herb that must be chewed by Asians before they could appear before their kings. This herb also has potent antibacterial properties that kill the volatile sulfur compound-producing bacteria in the mouth. Improper/poor oral hygiene and dental problems Dental problems are the result of improper or poor oral hygiene. When a person does not brush his teeth and tongue as often as he should, floss at least once a day, and use an oral antiseptic, food particles that remain in the mouth and in between teeth will emit hydrogen sulfur vapors and bacteria. Make your own toothpaste from baking soda and salt. Make your own mouthwash using aloe vera juice and water. Eat fiber-rich fruits and vegetables. Avoid foods, drinks and other products that can cause bad breath such as onion, garlic, coffee, soda, and tobacco. Fighting bad breath is easy. All you have to do is stop doing the wrong thing, start doing the right one and have a common sense to know the difference. Thus, the major symptom and one that creates the distinction between a healthy mouth from what is not is the unpleasant odor that it creates. Apart from the anaerobic bacteria thriving in the mouth, you could also find other culprits such as those with non-oral origin. Some good examples are acidity due to certain medical conditions and certain chemical reactions of the body towards medications. Using spoon as an alternative to clean your tongue can also give you a good result. 3. Use dental floss and mouthwash. Regular toothbrush cannot cover the entire surface area of your teeth so you need to use dental floss at least once a day and mouthwash. If possible, avoid commercial mouthwash that contains too much alcohol. Therefore it is important to know what causes bad breath so that from these causes, we would learn the ways on how to prevent it. The primary cause of bad breath is poor oral hygiene. Dentists and even commercial ads recommend that we should brush our teeth 2 times a day for at least 2 minutes (some say 3 minutes).