Breath and diet: a key duo for a healthy mouth

Breath and diet: a key duo for a healthy mouth

Published on January 08, 2025

Oral hygiene is about more than just brushing: what you consume directly influences the balance of your oral microbiome and, as a result, your breath. Food choices can strengthen your oral freshness or, conversely, encourage the proliferation of bacteria responsible for bad odours.

Here's how to adopt a diet that works in your breath's favour!

The heroes of fresh breath

Some foods have natural properties that help maintain pleasant breath by acting on several fronts: saliva production, the elimination of food residues, and the neutralisation of odour-causing compounds.

• Apples

Thanks to their crunchy texture, they stimulate saliva production, which is essential for eliminating food residues and neutralising the acids produced by bacteria.

• Parsley

Rich in chlorophyll, this ingredient is a powerful odour neutraliser. It acts as a natural detoxifier for the mouth and can be chewed after a meal.

• Plain yoghurt

The probiotics it contains regulate the oral flora by reducing the bacteria that produce hydrogen sulphide, a compound at the root of bad odours.

Foods to avoid to preserve your fresh breath

Some foods, however appetising, can quickly compromise your breath. Here are the ones to consume in moderation:

• Garlic and onion: Their high content of sulphur compounds can lead to persistent bad breath, even after brushing.

• Alcoholic drinks: They dry out the mouth, reducing saliva production, which encourages odours.

• Coffee: Its acidity and dehydrating effect can alter the balance of the oral microbiome and intensify unpleasant odours.

Your oral health allies!

In short, some foods promote fresh breath while others can impair it.

But don't worry: the idea isn't to deprive yourself, but to counterbalance their effects with a good oral hygiene routine. Here are some expert products to maintain long-lasting freshness:

• Purify your tongue morning and evening

Use a purifying tongue serum such as The Smilist's Intense Purifying Tongue Serum to effectively eliminate the bacteria that lodge on the tongue, which are often responsible for persistent bad breath.

• A brushing routine for lasting results

The Purifying Fresh Toothpaste, enriched with natural actives, goes beyond standard cleaning. It neutralises the bacteria responsible for odours whilst respecting your oral microbiome. The result: fresh, long-lasting breath and a purified smile from the very first use!

• An instant freshness solution

Complete your routine with the Purifying Mouthwash, designed to eliminate bacteria deep down, even in hard-to-reach areas. Its gentle two-phase formula protects the microbiome whilst guaranteeing impeccable breath and an immediate feeling of cleanliness after each use.

Natural freshness, all day long

By pairing strategic foods with expert oral hygiene, you not only optimise the freshness of your breath but also contribute to a balanced and healthy oral microbiome. This diet-and-care duo is the key to a radiant smile and confident breath at any time of day.

Make your mouth a priority so you can shine naturally, all day long.



Christiane, Dentist & Co-founder of The Smilist