text: how do i get rid of bad breath? i've been having bad breath constantly and i don't know what i can do to heal it... any ideas? 1.brush twice a day 2.clean tongue.....very important as carbohydrates from the food we eat settles in tongue causing bad breath 3.floss after each meal 4.use mouth wash like listerine or scope 5.mint or menthol flavored mouth freshner.comes in handy  also bad breath is caused by stomach diseases like ulcers, if above doesnt help......pls check with a physician