STEP 1
Brush & floss
刷牙并用牙线洁牙

Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day to help remove odor-causing bacteria and food.

STEP 2
Brush tongue
清洗舌头

Gently brush the top of your tongue every time you finish brushing your teeth.

STEP 3
Clean dentures & retainers
清洗假牙和保护架

If you wear dentures or retainers, clean them regularly.

STEP 4
Avoid these foods
避免食用这些食物

Avoid the following: garlic, onions, cabbage, cheese, spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine.

If you do indulge in any of these fragrant foods, brush your teeth afterward, drink plenty of water, and have some mouthwash, sugarless gum, or breath mints handy to mask your breath, just in case.

STEP 5
Avoid smoking
不要抽烟

Avoid smoking.

STEP 6
Drink water & eat candy
多喝水、吃无糖糖果

Drink lots of water and suck on sugarless candy, especially if you tend to have a dry mouth.

STEP 7
Visit dentist
看牙医

Visit your dentist every six months for a cleaning and check-up—visit him sooner if you develop bad breath that doesn't go away after you've tried everything.

Like the hit Michael Jackson song "Bad" suggests, in the 1980s, calling something "bad" was actually a compliment.