Article: . Two major sources of mouth odor are bacteria and decaying food particles. There are hundreds of nooks and crannies in the fertile landscape of your mouth where these offending bits of "rot" can get lodged. Squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste onto a soft bristled toothbrush and hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Brush your teeth on every surface in short, gentle strokes, being careful not to press too hard or irritate the gums. If done properly, brushing should take about three minutes. Brush your teeth and rinse with mouth wash at least twice a day, and floss at least once a day. Take care to brush all the areas of your mouth, including gums and tongue, and not just your teeth. . It is not enough to simply brush your teeth. Since your tongue has a lot of surface area and is covered with textured bumps and grooves, it harbors more bacteria than the rest of your mouth combined. Removing the bacteria on your tongue can go a long way in reducing your bad breath. You can buy Orabrush or other tongue brushes from stores, or simply use your regular soft bristled toothbrush. Brush your tongue from back to front, rinsing the brush between strokes. If you have a sensitive gag reflex, tongue-brushing may aggravate the problem. Read How to Suppress the Gag Reflex for some tips. Flossing your teeth is just as important to good oral health as brushing, and even more important for reducing bad breath. Make it as much of a mindless habit as brushing your teeth. At first, your gums might bleed as you dislodge chunks of food that have "stuck" to your teeth and gum for who knows how long. But take a second to smell the floss after you pass it through your teeth, if you dare. You'll see (or smell) where the bad breath is coming from. Mouthwash helps to keep your mouth moist and helps to prevent bad breath. Choose a mouth wash containing chlorine dioxide. Many of the bacteria that cause halitosis live on the back of the tongue, too far back to remove with regular brushing or scraping. Luckily, vigorous swishing with a chlorine dioxide-containing wash can neutralize those bacteria. Try rinsing with mouth wash before brushing, flossing, and brushing or scraping the tongue, and again when you're done. This will ensure that you neutralize any bacteria that remain after the process is complete.
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Brush your teeth regularly Clean your tongue Floss every day. Use mouthwash.
Article: Present your phone to make getting her number an easy process and a no-brainer that she won't want to refuse. As you make your request verbally, pull up the "Add New Contact" screen on your phone. Then hand it to her so she can type in her name and number. This tactic works well in a noisy environment, like a bar or a concert. She won't be able to mistake your visual cues and you won't have to strain to hear the numbers as she recites them for you. People are so used to typing their contact details into other people's phones in many different contexts, so take advantage of this reflex. Even if you're still sitting across from each other, shoot her a cute, funny message so she has your number, too. Send something short and sweet that'll make her smile but that doesn't interrupt your conversation too much. This will eliminate the awkwardness of not knowing when to make the initial call or text. Try something like, "It's James, the suave guitar player you just met." Be a little more forward by asking her out on the spot with your first text: "Hey, it's Peyton, your date for next Friday (?)" She might not want to give you her number for a variety of reasons that don't have anything to do with you personally. Make it clear that you accept her decision without any hard feelings. Use your response to ending the conversation in a friendly manner, if you'd like. Try something like, "Oh, that's okay. Well, it was great to chat with you anyway. Hope you have a good night!" If she already has a boyfriend or she's not interested in dating at the moment feel free to keep things friendly. Offer to add her on your preferred social media platform in the hopes that your paths will cross again. Don't be discouraged if your plan doesn't work. The more times you try asking for a girl's number, the more likely you'll be to get a positive response.
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Hand her your phone immediately so she can easily enter her digits. Text her right after you get her number. React respectfully and graciously if she declines to give you her number.