How To Get Rid Of Garlic Breath

If you don't have much time, chew a piece of gum to quickly freshen your breath. The gum will leave a fresh smell behind that will temporarily mask the garlicky odour. Plus, chewing gum helps to stimulate your salivary flow, and that extra saliva can wash away the garlic food particles that are still in your mouth.

While any gum can help cover up your garlic breath, it's best to choose a sugar-free variety. This is because sugar-containing gums can contribute to tooth decay.

When you eat food that contains garlic, the smell will linger until your body expels the food. A strong scent, like a minty mouthwash, can help to cover up this smell until it goes away on its own.

After eating a garlicky meal, simply swish with a rinse to immediately mask the smell. If you're a garlic lover, you may want to carry a travel-sized bottle in your bag to make sure it's always there when you need it.

If you have access to a toothbrush before you're off to impress someone, use it! Brushing removes the smelly food particles from your teeth, which will help make your breath smell better. Don't forget to brush your tongue because garlic odours may linger there as well.

If you're on the go, you can still brush your teeth, as long as you plan ahead. Get in the habit of carrying a spare toothbrush and toothpaste with you – or storing them in your desk drawer at work – so that you can easily slip away to freshen your breath.

Surprisingly, you can also get your garlic breath under control by drinking milk. As reported by the Telegraph, a study published in the Journal of Food Science indicates that milk significantly reduces the concentrations of the odorous compounds produced by garlic. Whole milk deodorised some of these smelly compounds more effectively than skimmed milk.

Parsley is a little-known bad breath fix that can be useful in an emergency. Parsley's fresh scent can help mask the unpleasant garlic odour. Plus, it has a cleansing effect inside your mouth.

If you don't like parsley, crunchy vegetables like celery or broccoli also work at a pinch. These vegetables can help to loosen any garlic food particles that are stuck to your teeth; plus, their fresh smell can help to camouflage the odour of garlic.

As long as you know how to get rid of garlic breath, you can be confident in any social situation life throws your way.

This article is intended to promote understanding of and knowledge about general oral health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.